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timebox Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: T AY1 M B AA1 K S

What Does Timebox Mean?

As a noun, timebox means The inflexible period of time allotted for a specific task. As a verb, it means To assign an inflexible period of time to (a task).

Timebox at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pluraltimeboxes
Verb formstimeboxes, timeboxing, timeboxed

Timebox Definition (Noun)

  1. The inflexible period of time allotted for a specific task.

Timebox as a Verb

  1. To assign an inflexible period of time to (a task).

Synonyms of Timebox

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Antonyms of Timebox

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Timebox in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

timebox (plural timeboxes)

timebox (third-person singular simple present timeboxes, present participle timeboxing, simple past and past participle timeboxed)

Origin of Timebox

From time +‎ box.

Questions People Ask About Timebox

Is timebox a noun or a verb?

Timebox is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of timebox?

The plural of timebox is timeboxes.

What is the past tense of timebox?

The past tense of timebox is timeboxed. The present participle is timeboxing.

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