idleness rate

Definitions

The percentage of time that a machine, system, or worker is inactive or not performing productive tasks.

A metric used in manufacturing or computing to measure the proportion of time resources remain unused during a specific period.

Examples

The factory manager expressed concern over the rising idleness rate of the machinery during the night shift.

By optimizing the workflow, the company successfully reduced the idleness rate of its employees.

Synonyms

unemployment rate joblessness percentage inactivity rate non-participation rate

Antonyms

employment rate labor force participation rate occupancy rate activity rate