just-in-time
ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈtaɪm
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Definition of just-in-time - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
timinghappening exactly when needed, not before
  • The just-in-time delivery system improved efficiency.
immediate instantaneous
2.
technologyTECH.performing code compilation right before executionTECH.
  • The software uses just-in-time compilation for better performance.
dynamic
3.
manufacturingTECH.related to manufacturing with minimal inventoryTECH.
  • The factory adopted a just-in-time production method.
lean
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system of producing goods only when needed
The factory operates on a just-in-time basis.

Origin of just-in-time

English, just (exact) + in (within) + time (duration)

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timing punctuality
happening just in time without any delay or lateness
urgency
at the last possible moment or just in time
time duration
in just a bit more time than
just in time
finish something just before the deadline
technology
program that performs just-in-time compilation
victory
arrive just in time to win
JITacr.
acr: just-in-time
makes things ready exactly when needed
JITacr.
acr: just-in-time manufacturing
making things only when needed to reduce waste

Examples of just-in-time in a sentence

  • Her just-in-time arrival saved the meeting.
  • The app's just-in-time updates ensure smooth operation.
  • Developers prefer just-in-time techniques for efficiency.
  • They rely on just-in-time delivery systems.
  • Just-in-time strategies reduce waste.

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  1. French:juste-à-temps, à la volée, ...
  2. German:just-in-time, JIT, ...
  3. Italian:puntuale, ...
  4. Spanish:justo a tiempo, sin inventario, ...
  5. Portuguese:oportuno, no momento certo, ...
  6. Chinese:准时的, 即时的, ...
  7. Japanese:ジャストインタイムの, 実行時コンパイル, ...
  8. Arabic:في الوقت المناسب, فَوْرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּדִיּוּק בִּזְמַן, בְּדִיּוּק בִּזְמַן, ...
  10. Russian:своевременный, динамический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:точно вчасний, динамічний, ...
  12. Hindi:समयानुकूल, जस्ट-इन-टाइम, ...
just in time

Definition of just in time - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
urgencyat the last possible moment
  • He arrived just in time to catch the train..
eleventh hour last moment
2.
precisionTECH.within the assigned timeTECH.
  • The package was delivered just in time.
promptly punctually
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Examples of just in time in a sentence

  • The firefighters arrived just in time to prevent a disaster.
  • He arrived just in time for the meeting.
  • The repairs were completed just in time.

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  1. French:juste à temps, pile à l'heure, ...
  2. German:gerade rechtzeitig, rechtzeitig, ...
  3. Italian:giusto in tempo, puntualmente, ...
  4. Spanish:en el último momento, en el momento preciso, ...
  5. Portuguese:em cima da hora, na hora certa, ...
  6. Chinese:及时, 正好, ...
  7. Japanese:ぎりぎりで, ぎりぎり, ...
  8. Arabic:فِي اللَّحْظَةِ الْأَخِيرَةِ, في الوقت المناسب, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּרֶגַע הָאַחֲרוֹן, בְּדִיּוּק בַּזְּמַן, ...
  10. Russian:как раз вовремя, точно в срок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:якраз вчасно, вчасно, ...
  12. Hindi:ऐन वक्त पर, निर्धारित समय के भीतर, ...

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