verb
General Slang
timebox
TYM-boks · verb · informal
To cap the time spent on a task.
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Definitions
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To allocate a fixed maximum amount of time to an activity and stop when it's up.
“Let's timebox this debate to ten minutes.”
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timebox In A Sentence
Let's timebox this debate to ten minutes.
Origin & Usage
Agile project-management technique.
People Also Ask
What does it mean to timebox something?
It means to set a fixed maximum amount of time for an activity and stop when that time is up, whether or not it's finished.
Where does timeboxing come from?
It's a technique from agile project management used to keep tasks and discussions from expanding indefinitely.
Why timebox a task?
To force focus and prevent something from consuming more time than it's worth, especially open-ended discussions or research.
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