time-cleck

Definition

Noun: - A person who records working hours: "time-cleck" refers to an individual whose job is to track and document the arrival and departure times of employees, typically in a workplace setting. - A person who records attendance: It can also denote someone responsible for noting the presence or absence of people, such as at a meeting or event.

Usage Examples
  • (A person who records working hours for employees.)
  • (She was responsible for recording attendance.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to act as a time-cleck": to perform the duty of recording hours or attendance.

    • During the shift, he acted as the time-cleck for the night crew. (He was the person tracking their working hours.)
  • "time-cleck duties": the responsibilities associated with this role.

    • Her time-cleck duties included verifying the logbook every morning. (The tasks of recording working hours.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Time clock (n): a device that records when employees start and end their work shifts.

    • The time clock stamped the time on each worker's card. (A machine for recording work hours.)
  • Timekeeper (n): a person who measures or records time, especially in sports or work.

    • The timekeeper announced the end of the match. (A person who tracks time in a game or event.)
Synonyms
  • Attendance recorder: a person or device that records presence.
  • Time recorder: a person or machine that logs work hours.
Related Idioms
  • Keep time: to record or measure the duration of an activity.

    • The time-cleck must keep time accurately for payroll. (Record working hours correctly.)
  • On the clock: being paid for working time.

    • The time-cleck ensures everyone is on the clock when they start. (Records when paid work begins.)