face time

noun

Time spent in visual communication with another party (as opposed to communication over the phone, via e-mail, instant messaging, etc.).

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Meanings

nounface time (uncountable)
  1. uncountableTime spent in visual communication with another party (as opposed to communication over the phone, via e-mail, instant messaging, etc.).

    page 128: T_F = Face time in minutes = 480 — lunch — travel in time — travel out time page 131: Likewise, a critical I.E. analysis of travel time can show quickly whether or not there is any potential for increased face time from improved […]

    1979, Proceedings of the Illinois Mining Institute, volume 87
  2. uncountableTime spent visibly at one's workplace to satisfy expectations about one's working hours, even if this is unneeded or unproductive.
  3. uncountablebroadcastingThe time during which the presenter's head is shown on screen.
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Chicago

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