Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

working time

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.39 in modern English

Syllables: work-ing -time
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The period of time that an individual spends at paid occupational labor. Most countries regulate the working time by law, e.g. by stipulating a maximum number of working hours per week. Exact definition varies by the legislation.

Example Sentences

"Working time shall mean any period during which the worker is working, at the employer's disposal and carrying out his activity or duties, in accordance with national laws and/or practice."

Inflected Forms

working times (plural)

Synonyms

working hours

Questions

What does working time mean?: The period of time that an individual spends at paid occupational labor. Most countries regulate the working time by law, e.g. by stipulating a maximum number of working hours per week. Exact definition varies by the legislation.

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