🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

कानबन

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kānban

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kanban/ˈkɑːn.bɑːn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"टीम ने अपने कार्य प्रवाह को प्रबंधित करने के लिए कानबन बोर्ड का उपयोग किया।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A visual system for managing work as it moves through a process.

    "The team adopted a Kanban board to visualize their workflow and improve efficiency."
  2. 2

    A method for managing and improving work across human systems.

    "Using Kanban, the project manager was able to streamline the development process."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Kanban' originates from Japanese, where it means 'signboard' or 'billboard.' It was first used in the context of manufacturing and production systems in the mid-20th century, particularly by Toyota, to improve efficiency and workflow.

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