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weekly hours

[ ˈwiːkli aʊərz ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

work schedule

The number of hours worked in a week, typically used to determine pay or eligibility for benefits.

Synonyms

hours in a week, hours per week, hours worked per week.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
weekly hours	Interchangeable with 'hours per week' in formal settings, it is often utilized when discussing workload or employment conditions. The policy changes will not affect your weekly hours. We need to review each employee's weekly hours to ensure compliance.
hours per week	Typically used in official or formal settings, like job descriptions or academic course outlines, to define the amount of time spent on an activity each week. The position is part-time, requiring 20 hours per week. The course requires an effort of at least 10 hours per week.
hours worked per week	Specifically refers to the actual hours someone has worked within a week, often used in timekeeping and payroll. She documented her hours worked per week for the monthly review. Accurate reporting of hours worked per week is crucial for overtime calculations.
hours in a week	Used to describe the total number of hours within seven days in various contexts, not necessarily related to work. There are 168 hours in a week, so time management is key. If you think about all the hours in a week, you can definitely find time to exercise.

Examples of usage

He was working overtime to reach his weekly hours quota.
The company policy requires a minimum of 40 weekly hours for full-time employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "weekly hours" in other languages:

🇵🇹 horas semanais

🇮🇳 साप्ताहिक घंटे

🇩🇪 wöchentliche Stunden

🇮🇩 jam mingguan

🇺🇦 тижневі години

🇵🇱 godziny tygodniowe

🇯🇵 週ごとの時間

🇫🇷 heures hebdomadaires

🇪🇸 horas semanales

🇹🇷 haftalık saatler

🇰🇷 주간 시간

🇸🇦 ساعات أسبوعية

🇨🇿 týdenní hodiny

🇸🇰 týždenné hodiny

🇨🇳 每周工时

🇸🇮 tedenske ure

🇮🇸 vikulega tímar

🇰🇿 апталық сағаттар

🇬🇪 კვირის საათები

🇦🇿 həftəlik saatlar

🇲🇽 horas semanales

Etymology

The concept of weekly hours dates back to the industrial revolution when labor laws were established to regulate working hours and ensure fair compensation for workers. As industries evolved, the standard workweek of 40 hours became widely adopted. Today, weekly hours play a crucial role in determining employee wages, benefits, and work-life balance.