just-in-time
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Taking place at the time when it is needed, and not in advance.
- Taking place at the time when it is needed, and not in advance: Of a manufacturing system in which components are delivered at the precise time required, thus minimizing inventory carrying costs.
- Taking place at the time when it is needed, and not in advance: Performing compilation of code on the client machine immediately before execution.
Adverb
- At the last possible moment; just before or within the assigned time.
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