time-book

A worker fills out his time-book at the end of the shift.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A record of work hours: A "time-book" is a book or log used to record the hours worked by employees, often used for payroll or attendance tracking.
   • A register of attendance: It can also refer to a book where employees sign in and out, noting their arrival and departure times.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The manager checked the time-book to verify the employee's hours. (The manager looked at the record of work hours to confirm the employee's time.)
  • All workers must sign the time-book at the start and end of each shift. (Workers must record their attendance in the log.)

Advanced Usage

• "to keep a time-book": to maintain a record of work hours.

  • The foreman kept a time-book for the construction crew. (The foreman recorded the crew's working hours in the log.)

• "time-book entry": a specific record in the time-book.

  • Each time-book entry includes the date, start time, and end time. (Each record in the log contains these details.)

Variants and Related Words

• Time-card (n): a card used to record an employee's starting and quitting times, often used with a time clock.

  • She inserted her time-card into the machine to punch in. (She used the card to record her arrival time.)

• Time-sheet (n): a sheet or form for recording hours worked.

  • He filled out a time-sheet for the week's work. (He completed a form listing his daily hours.)

Synonyms

• Logbook: a book containing a record of events or activities.
• Attendance register: a list or book recording who is present.

Related Idioms

• "to punch the time-book": to record one's arrival or departure using a time clock.
  • He punched the time-book at 8:00 AM sharp. (He recorded his start time exactly at 8:00 AM.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Book in: to record one's arrival or registration.
  • Employees must book in at the front desk each morning. (They must record their arrival at the desk.)