Timeconstrained
Time-constrained describes tasks, processes, or systems that must be completed within a fixed time window or deadline. When a process is time-constrained, the available time is a primary limiting factor, potentially taking precedence over other considerations such as cost or resources. The term is commonly used in project management, operations research, computer science, and cognitive psychology to describe conditions where timing governs feasibility and performance.
In project management and scheduling, time constraints define due dates and influence sequencing, staffing, and prioritization.
In computing, time-constrained or real-time systems must produce correct results within specified deadlines. Failure to meet
General implications include heightened urgency, increased risk of quality reduction under tight deadlines, and a need
Metrics associated with time-constrained activities include on-time delivery rate, slack time, and meeting deadlines relative to