A deviation from the vertical; an inclination or tilt.
The tower has a noticeable lean to the left.
The lean part of meat; meat that contains little or no fat.
The chef trimmed away the fat, leaving only the lean for the stew.
A management or production methodology focused on maximizing value and eliminating waste; Lean thinking or Lean manufacturing.
Many startups adopt Lean to iterate quickly and cut unnecessary costs.
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Thin, especially in a healthy and muscular way.
The athlete had a lean physique, with well-defined muscles.
Lacking in richness, abundance, or fertility; meager.
The soil in the region was lean, making it difficult for crops to thrive.
Efficient and with no waste; streamlined.
The company adopted a lean approach to management, cutting unnecessary expenses.
Containing little or no fat (especially of meat).
They prefer lean cuts of beef for their low-fat diet.
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A management and production philosophy focused on continuous improvement and the elimination of waste, often called Lean manufacturing or Lean thinking.
Many global companies have adopted Lean to streamline their operations.