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time management

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ms. Vanderkam is exuberant about time management, referring to it as “magical” and stating that the book “is about how to fall in love with your schedule.”

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

At the same time, management described customization as a $1 billion-a-year business, built on high-margin modifiers such as cold foam, milk alternatives, and protein add-ins that allow customers to personalize nearly every beverage.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

These challenges can affect planning, time management, and impulse control.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 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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