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1. the amount of time that a worker must work for an agreed daily wage.2. a day ordinarily given to working (distinguished from holiday).3. the daily period of hours for working.[1525-35]
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working day — /ˈwɜkɪŋ deɪ/ (say werking day) noun 1. the amount of time that a worker must work for an agreed daily wage. 2. a day ordinarily given to working (opposed to holiday). 3. the daily period of hours for working …
