• The interval of time immediately before a project is due, when it becomes apparent that [the schedule] has slipped and everyone is going to have to work like dogs to try to complete the project in time. [Crunch time] usually occurs during the period between the next-to-last scheduled milestone (prior to which everyone was able to delude themselves tht the schedule had NOT slipped) and the final deadline for delivery. During [crunch time], workers are in [crunch mode]. Prevalent in the software industry, but used elsewhere as well.


    Crunch time meaning & definition 1 of Crunch time.


  • a point at which something difficult must be done:

    Crunch time meaning & definition 2 of Crunch time.

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