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Turnaround time

Meaning in social media & content creation, with examples

nounCommon term

In social media & content creation, turnaround time means: The elapsed time needed to complete and return a task after it is received or started.

In Turkish: tamamlama süresi

How it is used

Teams quote a turnaround time for edits or approvals; clarify the start point and whether days are working days.

Example sentences

  1. The editor quoted a turnaround time of three working days.

    The estimate describes elapsed work time rather than a calendar date.

  2. Missing footage extended the turnaround time for the final edit.

    Incomplete inputs delay the return of finished work.

Common collocations

  • short turnaround time
  • reduce turnaround time
  • editTo cut, arrange and improve video clips or photos, for example by adding music, text, transitions or color changes, to create the final version.
  • deliverablesThe specific pieces of content a creator agrees to produce in a deal, such as two reels, five stories and one TikTok video.

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