| 单词 | wink-counter |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswink-counter c. In Work Study, a unit of time equivalent to one two-thousandth of a minute. Also in combinations, as wink-counter. Originally U.S. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > work > times or periods of work > [noun] > spell of work or duty trick1669 time1696 stem1778 turn1793 tour of duty1800 spell1804 shift1809 steek1889 go-in1890 steek1895 stag1931 wink1937 1937 R. M. Barnes Motion & Time Study ix. 72 There are 100 equal divisions on the dial of the clock; therefore, time is indicated directly in 1/2000 of a minute by the large hand. This time interval of 1/2000 of a minute was called a ‘wink’ by Gilbreth. 1946 R. L. Morrow Time Study & Motion Econ. ix. 90 The wink-counter..is a small motor driven device, originated by Professor David B. Porter..to be used for both motion and time studies. In appearance it resembles a ‘speedometer’. 1961 Engineering 15 Sept. 352/1 A very early type of micromotion filming was used by the Gilbreths in the early days of motion study, and the unit of time which they employed, a two thousandth of a minute or a ‘wink’, is still often used for detailed motion analysis. < as lemmas |
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