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time management

British

noun

the analysis of how working hours are spent and the prioritization of tasks in order to maximize personal efficiency in the workplace

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At that time, management said business had gotten better in North America, helped by gains in soccer and running shoes.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Those most in need of help with time management might not feel that they have the available hours to read books on the subject.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

When people ask "how do you have the time?" she explains that it is all about time management, intention and "a really good online calendar that I just shove everyone in, and it's great".

From BBC ● May 5, 2026

The commission found that TikTok's time management tools were "easy to dismiss" including for young users, while parental controls required "additional time and skills from parents to introduce" them.

From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026

After school, Mabel and I split up our science assignment on the 31, hopped off around the corner from Trouble Coffee, and went in to celebrate our excellent time management with two cappuccinos.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

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