part-time
[adjective pahrt-tahym; adverb pahrt-tahym]
- employed to work, used, expected to function, etc., less than the usual or full time: a part-time clerk.
- lasting, requiring, or being in force only a part of the time: part-time employment; part-time jobs.
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- on a part-time basis: to work part-time.
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Origin of part-time
First recorded in 1890–95; adj., adv. use of part time
part time
- a period of time that is less than the usual or full time.
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Origin of part time
First recorded in 1890–95
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Contemporary Examples
Easley is earning money for the family as a part-time caregiver, through the Veterans Administration.
If they do, the jobs are low-level, part-time, temporary, insecure, and require supplementing with freelancing.
Lawmakers are often part-time and have business interests that pose conflicts.
However, reports that she is to take a part-time presenting role for the channel have been dismissed.
This week he was fired from his part-time position teaching French at an Ohio Christian college, which found the ad in poor taste.
Historical Examples
As a part-time historian I can tell you there's a word for that—Judas goat.
Measure for a LonerJames Judson Harmon
In other words, we must be constructive in any part-time measures which are adopted.
Our Schools in War Time—and AfterArthur Davis Dean
Of the total enrollment, over 4,000 were adults or part-time students.
Area Handbook for AlbaniaEugene K. Keefe
Since many of the ships put to sea infrequently, many of the navy men do part-time fishing or agricultural work.
Area Handbook for AlbaniaEugene K. Keefe
The committee recommends the appointment of a full time research man in nut culture, or two part-time workers.
part-time
- for less than the entire time appropriate to an activitya part-time job; a part-time waitress
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- on a part-time basishe works part time
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Word Origin and History for part-time
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