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working time

working time 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.

Noun

working time (plural working times)

  1. 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.
    • 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.1993 December 13, Official Journal (of the European Union) L 307, pages 0018 - 0024
    Synonyms:
    working hours

working time meaning in Arabic, Malay and Indonesian

working time in Arabic

law: time spent at occupational labor
دَوَام dawām

working time in Malay

law: time spent at occupational labor
waktu kerja

working time in Indonesian

law: time spent at occupational labor
jam kerja

Synonyms of working time

Forms of working time

pluralworking times

Questions about working time

What does working time mean?
Working time means 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.
What is working time in Arabic?
Working time in Arabic is دَوَام (dawām). See Working time meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is working time?
Working time is a noun.
What is the plural of working time?
The plural of working time is working times.

Words near working time in the dictionary

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  2. working the refs
  3. working the room
  4. working the system
  5. working through
  6. working time
  7. working times
  8. working timetable
  9. working timetables
  10. working title
  11. working titles

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