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noun
A regularly scheduled period of work during daylight hours, especially 8AM to 4PM; sometimes a 12-hour shift, such as 6AM to 6PM.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: first shift
Antonyms: night shift, graveyard shift
noun
A group of workers who work during this time slot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: first shift
Antonyms: night shift, graveyard shift
noun
workers who work during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: day watch
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: shift
noun
the work shift during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: shift, work shift, duty period
History
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