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full time
[ fool-tahym ]
/ ˈfʊl ˈtaɪm /
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noun
the number of hours in a period, as a day, week, or month, considered customary for pursuing an activity, especially working at a job: The factory now operates on full time.Abbreviations: FT, F/TCompare part time.
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Origin of full time
First recorded in 1910–15
Words nearby full time
full swing, full-term, full-throated, full tilt, full tilt, at, full time, full-timer, full toss, full trailer, full twist, full-wave rectifier
Other definitions for full time (2 of 2)
full-time
[ fool-tahym ]
/ ˈfʊlˈtaɪm /
adjective
working or operating the customary or requisite number of hours in each day, week, or month: a full-time housekeeper;full-time production.
adverb
on a full-time basis; on a schedule corresponding to the customary number of working or operational hours.
Compare part-time.
Origin of full-time
First recorded in 1895–1900
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British Dictionary definitions for full time (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for full time (2 of 2)
full-time
adjective
for the entire time appropriate to an activitya full-time job; a full-time student
adverb full time
on a full-time basishe works full time
Compare part-time
Derived forms of full-time
full-timer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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