Word
hrs
Definition
n. Stands for hours. This is a short way to write the word when talking about time.
n. Abbreviation for hours. Used as a plural noun to indicate a period of time or a specific time on a 24-hour clock.
Examples
“The office is open 24 hrs a day.”
“The flight to Tokyo takes about 12 hrs from London, depending on the wind speed.”
“Please note that the laboratory results will be available within 48 hrs of the initial sample collection, provided no further testing is required.”
Examples
simple
“The office is open 24 hrs a day.”
contextual
“The flight to Tokyo takes about 12 hrs from London, depending on the wind speed.”
complex
“Please note that the laboratory results will be available within 48 hrs of the initial sample collection, provided no further testing is required.”
Usage
Usually written without a full stop in modern British English, though American English may use 'hrs.'
Teaching tip
Remind students that this is a written abbreviation; in speech, they should always say the full word 'hours'.
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