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part-time


part–time

adj \ˈpärt-ˈtīm\

Definition of PART-TIME

: involving or working less than customary or standard hours <a part–time job> <part–time students>
part–time adverb
part–tim·er \-ˌtī-mər, -ˈtī-\ noun

First Known Use of PART-TIME

1891

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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