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Time Management

/taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities.

    "Effective time management enables individuals to complete more in a shorter period of time."
  2. 2

    The ability to use one's time effectively or productively.

    "Good time management skills can lead to improved work-life balance."

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The term 'time management' combines 'time', derived from Old English 'tīma', meaning a period or duration, and 'management', which comes from the Italian 'maneggiare', meaning to handle or control. The concept evolved in the 20th century as a response to increasing demands for productivity in professional settings.

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