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part time

The definition of part time is something that is done for less than the normal amount of hours invested, or for less than the full duration that it is normally done.

(adjective)

An example of a part time job is a job where you work less than the customary 40 hours per week.

See part time in Webster's New World College Dictionary

as a part-time employee, student, etc.: to work part time

adjective

designating, of, or engaged in work, study, etc. for specified periods regarded as taking less time than a regular or full schedule

See part time in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

For or during less than the customary or standard time: a part-time job.

Related Forms:

partˈ-timeˈ adverb

partˈ-timˈer noun

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