timecard

[tahym-kahrd] /ˈtaɪmˌkɑrd/

Word Origin

noun

a card for recording the time at which an employee arrives at and departs from a job.

Origin of timecard

1870-1875

An Americanism dating back to 1870-75; time + card¹

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I found the best way of solving the puzzle was to consult the timecard.

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British Dictionary definitions for timecard

timecard

/ˈtaɪmˌkɑːd/

noun

a card used with a time clock

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