day-to-day
Americanadjective
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occurring each day; daily.
day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.
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concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.
adjective
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Also, from day to day.
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Continuously, without interruption, on a daily basis. For example, Running this office day to day is not an easy task . [Late 1800s]
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live from day to day . Be interested only in immediate concerns, without thought for the future. For example, Jean lives from day to day, planning nothing in advance . Also see live for the moment .
Etymology
Origin of day-to-day
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
Example Sentences
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"His detail, how he approaches the day-to-day, he's as good as I've worked with."
From BBC
Instead, most studies of ancient remains rely on DNA, which mainly helps establish genetic relationships rather than day-to-day biology.
From Science Daily
Joan now regularly delivers talks to students about her day-to-day life with the condition, navigating the online world, and the importance of treating dementia patients with dignity and respect.
From BBC
"It'll allow them to be a little bit pacier. The plot points can move on more quickly day-to-day, rather than having to play it over an hour."
From BBC
For much of mankind’s history, mere day-to-day survival has been the real priority — and, lest we forget, it still is for a good part of the planet’s population.
From MarketWatch
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