leandevelopment
nounUK /liːn dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /liːn dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
A way of making things where you only do the parts that really help and skip the rest.
The toy factory used lean development to build toys faster without wasting materials.
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2. A method for making software by testing small pieces quickly and fixing problems early.
The app team used lean development to release small updates every week.
3. A business approach that focuses on giving customers value while using fewer resources.
The bakery's lean development cut costs by baking only what customers wanted.
4. The process of growing a company by removing unnecessary steps and keeping only what works.
Lean development helped the small shop grow without hiring extra staff.