andon Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: AE1 N D AH0 N
What Does Andon Mean?
Andon is used as a noun meaning A Japanese paper lantern. It is also used to mean A system that notifies workers of a quality or process problem, sometimes with a means to pause production until the problem is resolved.
Andon Definition (Noun)
- A Japanese paper lantern.
- A system that notifies workers of a quality or process problem, sometimes with a means to pause production until the problem is resolved.
- A light used to indicate a problem in the andon manufacturing system.
Synonyms of Andon
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Andon synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Andon
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Andon in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
andon (countable and uncountable, plural andons)
Origin of Andon
(manufacturing): Borrowed from Japanese アンドン (andon), a specialization of 行灯 (andon). Introduced by Toyota.