motion study
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of motion study
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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One of the main projects I’ve been directly involved in is setting up a time and motion study.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2020
Lillian Gilbreth, a psychologist, engineer and a pioneer of what’s called motion study.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2018
In a time and motion study, he would quantify each step and how long it would take.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2014
Sometimes, the topic of conversation was a motion study project, such as clearing off the dishes from the table.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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The post-war industrial expansion had resulted in more and more emphasis being placed on motion study.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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