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edit punch

To change an existing time clock entry that records a worker's clock-in or clock-out time.

In plain English

A punch is the recorded time for when a worker clocks in or clocks out. Editing it means changing that entry after it has already been recorded.

In context

Here, "edit punch" communicates a link to change an existing time clock entry for a worker's clock-in or clock-out time.

Situation
Managing schedules, shifts, attendance, leave, timesheets, and availability
What it communicates
Link for changing a recorded clock event.

Meaning limits

The term names the change to an existing recorded clock-in or clock-out time, not the reason for making that change.

Examples

“The supervisor edited Luis's punch from 8:12 to 8:00 after his clock-in time was entered wrong.”

Core meaning

“If the recorded clock-out time is off by a few minutes, select Edit Punch for that entry.”

In context