"time and motion study" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: time and motion studies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} time and motion study (plural time and motion studies)
  1. (business, industries) An analysis of the motions used in an industrial process with an aim to improve efficiency and productivity. Categories (topical): Business Synonyms: motion and time study, time-motion study, time-and-motion study Related terms: time and motion expert Translations (analysis): aika- ja liiketutkimus (Finnish)

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