part time

part time
a period of time that is less than the usual or full time. Cf. full time.
[1890-95]

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  • part-time — adv. For less than the usual full time appropriate to an activity; on a part time basis; as, to sell real estate part time. Opposed to {full time}. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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