(operations) Of a manufacturing system in which components are delivered at the precise time required, thus minimizing inventory carrying costs.

(idiomatic) To provide for the possible event that; as in case but with the possibility of the occurrence being more remote.

(logic) if and only if

Used to say that an occurrence, or situation, is not only fortunate, but that on the contrary, it could have been a lot worse; or that something that might at first seem bad is actually good because it could have been worse.

(colloquial, rhetorical question) Am I the only one who thinks this?

(colloquial, idiomatic) Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understatement.

(informal) I wasn't serious; it was only a joke.

plural of just compensation

(law) The compensation provided for property taken via eminent domain. It is usually the fair market value of the property, but may be determined by other means.

(informal) Used to qualify a question or action, explaining it as motivated by curiosity.