part-time

part-time
,part-`time adjective **
done for only part of the time that an activity is usually performed:
a part-time job
a. doing part-time work or study:
a part-time student/worker
╾ ,part-`timer noun count
╾ ,part-`time adverb:
She works part-time at the nursery.
─ compare FULL-TIME1

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • part-time — adj. 1. Occupying less than the entire time appropriate to an activity; as, a part time job. Opposed to {full time}. [WordNet 1.5] 2. Employed for less than the full time usually expended at a task or occupation; as, part time employees; a part… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • part-time — adv. For less than the usual full time appropriate to an activity; on a part time basis; as, to sell real estate part time. Opposed to {full time}. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • part-time — n. A working schedule occupying less than full time, i.e. less than 35 hours per week. Syn: part time. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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