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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She said the cameras kept rolling behind-the-scenes, combining her day-to-day work as a surgeon with her home life as a single mother to a teenager.
From BBC
He’ll always be involved with all the teams that he’s involved in, but no, he’s not gonna have day-to-day involvement at all.
From Los Angeles Times
Around 42% of tech-industry workers said their direct manager expects AI use in day-to-day work as of last October, up from 32% just eight months before, according to a survey from AI consulting firm Section.
The Local Government Association has called for clarity about funding for day-to-day costs.
From BBC
According to city sources, who asked for anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talk to the media, Wasserman is not involved in the day-to-day planning when it comes to the city’s Olympics preparation.
From Los Angeles Times
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