Does at the turn of the century mean the beginning of the century?

[Dina27]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #322 "A very brief history of management theories", question 2

The Scientific Management Theory (1890-1940): At the ......... of the century, the most notable organizations were large and industrialized, and often they included ongoing, routine tasks that manufactured a variety of products.

(a) term
(b) tip
(c) top
(d) turn

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #322 "A very brief history of management theories", answer 2

The Scientific Management Theory (1890-1940): At the turn of the century, the most notable organizations were large and industrialized, and often they included ongoing, routine tasks that manufactured a variety of products.

Correct answer: (d) turn

Your answer was: incorrect
The Scientific Management Theory (1890-1940): At the top of the century, the most notable organizations were large and industrialized, and often they included ongoing, routine tasks that manufactured a variety of products.
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Hello!

Does at the turn of the century mean the beginning of the century?

Thanks an advance for your clear explanations!
(my message mistakes also need correction if there is any :-)

[Mister Micawber]

Yes, that is right: when one century turns into the next century.
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