##  [Time Study](/time-study) 

  ##  [Time Study](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/time-study-0) 

  

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**Engineering & Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

A measurement technique for recording the durations of task elements through observation (continuous timing, work sampling or elemental timing) to establish standard times, identify variability or inefficiencies, and provide a quantitative basis for staffing, scheduling and process improvement.