just-in-time

adjective

1. Business. noting or pertaining to a method of inventory control that keeps inventories low by scheduling needed goods and equipment to arrive a short time before a production run begins. : JIT

just-in-time

adjective

1. denoting or relating to an industrial method in which waste of resources is eliminated or reduced by producing production-line components, etc, as they are required, rather than holding large stocks JIT

Word History and Origins

Origin of just-in-time¹

First recorded in 1610–20 as an adverb, and in 1975–80 as an adjective

Idioms and Phrases

see in the nick of time .

Example Sentences

Well, now it seems to be, and just in time for the other critical ingredient to brew a pandemic virus … seasonal human flu viruses,” Bright said.

From Los Angeles Times

It was all Yamamoto needed, as he gave up one hit and the one run in 6 ⅓ innings, his second straight strong start, forming a formidable 1-2 punch with Jack Flaherty just in time.

From Los Angeles Times

“Religious America is awakening, perhaps just in time for our country’s sake,” Reagan told a teeming crowd of evangelical voters in August 1980.

From Los Angeles Times

Days prior to his death, Felker said Newman had joked that his visit was "just in time".

From BBC

Smith has appeared to start finding an answer again lately, just in time for a Dodgers’ postseason run that will likely hinge on the consistency of their lineup.

From Los Angeles Times