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time-use

noun

The use or utilization of time.

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Meanings

nountime-use (uncountable)

alternative time use

uncountableThe use or utilization of time.
The time-use diary is a challenging data collection instrument and many time-use studies utilise one or two diary days.
2006, Cheryl Potgieter, Renay Pillay, Sharmla Rama, Women, Development and Transport in Rural Eastern Cape, South Africa

Origin

From time + use.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with time-use

use reduce abuse produce bruce introduce loose excuse reproduce reuse goose misuse induce spruce Rus diffuse Zeus deuce truce luce mousse deduce seduce overuse

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APA

time-use. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/time-use

MLA

“time-use.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/time-use. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “time-use,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/time-use.

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