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timecard

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A paper card that is timestamped by a time clock to record the times when an employee starts and stops work.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A digital record representing the same concept.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 3

a card used with a time clock to record an employee's starting and quitting times each day

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: card

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noun

Meaning 4

a card recording an employee's starting and quitting times each work day

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: written record, written account

History

Etymology

From time + card. Piecewise doublet of time chart.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kellokortti — card for tracking work hours
  • Portuguese: cartão de ponto — card for tracking work hours