just-in-time
adjective
noting or pertaining to a method of inventory control that keeps inventories low by scheduling needed goods and equipment to arrive a short time before a production run begins. JIT
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just in time
just in timesee in the nick of time.
just-in-time
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just-in-time
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just in time
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Etymology
Origin of just-in-time
First recorded in 1610–20 as an adverb, and in 1975–80 as an adjective
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While many tech firms are piling on debt for long-term AI projects, Michael Dell says just-in-time manufacturing cushions his eponymous company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The DOD is moving to in-stock from just-in-time inventory, which makes sense.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
He was hand selected by Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs for his unrivalled expertise in just-in-time supply logistics.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2025
“We operate in a just-in-time economic model where getting that vessel in and out of the port as quickly as possible is critical.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2024
We were still a couple blocks from the shop, but I wanted to put the brakes on the just-in-time lecture.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
It will grow the number of playoff games played on barren campuses in December, just in time for students to be back at home, sleeping until noon and raiding the family refrigerator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
“The story of semiconductors and memory is the same every four years,” Hayes says, explaining: “You have a shortage, they increase the capacity, competition comes on board just in time for demand to go down.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Instead, Eagles kicker Jake Elliott sent one that Abdullah could easily handle before he was brought down just in time for a field goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
And just in time for your post-Thanksgiving dinner family TV togetherness…
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
She readjusted her hair, pinning it back into place and switching out her blouse for one freshly ironed, and strode into her office just in time for Boaz to arrive with his cash box.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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