"time study" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: time studies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} time study (plural time studies)
  1. (Taylorism) A direct and continuous observation of a task, using a timekeeping device to record the time taken to accomplish the task. Wikipedia link: Time and motion study#Time study Derived forms: time and motion study Translations (study): aikatutkimus (Finnish)
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