Clocking: meaning, definitions and examples

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clocking

 

[ ˈklɒkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

measuring time

Clocking refers to the act of recording the time taken for a task or event. It is often used in contexts where timing is crucial, such as sports or work-related activities.

Synonyms

measuring, recording, timing

Examples of usage

  • He is clocking his laps during the race.
  • The mechanic was clocking the duration of each repair.
  • They were clocking how long it took to complete the project.
Context #2 | Verb

working hours

Clocking also refers to the act of registering the time an employee starts or ends work, commonly used in workplaces with time-tracking systems.

Synonyms

logging, punching, registering

Examples of usage

  • I forgot to clock in this morning.
  • She clocked out at five o'clock.
  • Employees are required to clock in and out to monitor attendance.

Translations

Translations of the word "clocking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcação

🇮🇳 घड़ी

🇩🇪 Stoppuhr

🇮🇩 penandaan

🇺🇦 засікання

🇵🇱 zegar

🇯🇵 クロック

🇫🇷 chronométrage

🇪🇸 cronometrar

🇹🇷 zamanlama

🇰🇷 시계

🇸🇦 توقيت

🇨🇿 časomíra

🇸🇰 časomiera

🇨🇳 计时

🇸🇮 merjenje časa

🇮🇸 tímataka

🇰🇿 уақыт өлшеу

🇬🇪 დროის აღრიცხვა

🇦🇿 vaxt ölçmə

🇲🇽 cronometraje

Etymology

The word 'clocking' originates from the noun 'clock', which has its roots in the Middle Dutch word 'clocca', meaning 'bell'. This term reflects the use of clocks to indicate the hour, with their ringing bells marking the passage of time. Over time, the verb form emerged in English-language contexts, primarily in reference to measuring time or tracking hours worked. By the 20th century, 'clocking' was firmly established in both casual and formal language, encapsulating various meanings related to timing and logging time events, especially in the workplace and sports. The adaptability of the word has led to its widespread use in contrasting contexts, all stemming from the original concept of timekeeping.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,767 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.