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Rule "over time (overtime)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: over time (overtime)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>overtime</suggestion> (=time someone works beyond normal working hours)?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • No child shall be permitted or required to work over time.
    Correction suggestion: overtime
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Energy is the capacity to do work over time
ID: OVER_TIME [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)