unlean

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

un- +‎ lean

Adjective[edit]

unlean (comparative more unlean, superlative most unlean)

  1. Not lean.
    • 2007, Richard J. Schonberger, Best Practices in Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, page 204:
      Kitting for in-plant handling is unlean. Kitting for transport, on the other hand, is lean; for example, shipping complete sets of parts to make a TV or motorcycle or motor home is lean.
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