Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

makespan

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: makespan
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The time difference between the start and finish of a sequence of jobs or tasks.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If we don't reduce the makespan of that product, the order won't be shipped on time."

Etymology

From make + span.

Usage

Inflected Forms

makespans (plural)

Questions

What does makespan mean?: The time difference between the start and finish of a sequence of jobs or tasks.
Where does makespan come from?: From make + span.

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