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  2. List of commonly misused English words - Wikipedia

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    Emojis are actual pictures, whereas emoticons are typographic displays of a facial representation, e.g. :-). epitome is used to mean a typical or ideal example of something. epidemy is an epidemic disease. eponymous is used to describe something that gives its name to something else, not something that receives the name of something else.

  3. Time constraint - Wikipedia

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    In law, time constraints [1] are placed on certain actions and filings in the interest of speedy justice, and additionally to prevent the evasion of the ends of justice by waiting until a matter is moot. The penalty for violating a legislative or court-imposed time constraint may be anything from a small fine to judicial determination of an ...

  4. Project management triangle - Wikipedia

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    The scope constraint refers to what must be done to produce the project's end result. These three constraints are often competing constraints: increased scope typically means increased time and increased cost, a tight time constraint could mean increased costs and reduced scope, and a tight budget could mean increased time and reduced scope.

  5. Time limit - Wikipedia

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    A time limit or deadline is a narrow field of time, or a particular point in time, by which an objective or task must be accomplished. Once that time has passed, the item may be considered overdue (e.g., for work projects or school assignments). In the case of work assignments or projects that are not completed by the deadline, this may ...

  6. Real-time computing - Wikipedia

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    Real-time programs must guarantee response within specified time constraints, often referred to as "deadlines". [2] The term "real-time" is also used in simulation to mean that the simulation's clock runs at the same speed as a real clock. Real-time responses are often understood to be in the order of milliseconds, and sometimes microseconds.

  7. Glossary of project management - Wikipedia

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    Tasks in project management are activity that needs to be accomplished within a defined period of time. Task analysis is the analysis or a breakdown of exactly how a task is accomplished, such as what sub-tasks are required; Time limit is a narrow field of time, or a particular point in time, by which an objective or task must be accomplished.

  8. Parkinson's law - Wikipedia

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    At the time of Parkinson's study (the 1950s), the Cabinet was still the official governing body. Parkinson observed that, from 1939 on, there was an effort to save the Cabinet as an institution. The membership had been fluctuating from a high of 23 members in 1939, down to 18 in 1954.

  9. Time management - Wikipedia

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    Time management may be aided by a range of skills, tools and techniques, especially when accomplishing specific tasks, projects and goals complying with a due date. [3] Initially, the term time management encompassed only business and work activities, but eventually the term comprised personal activities as well.