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missed punch

A missed punch is a timekeeping status showing that a required clock-in or clock-out entry for a work period was not recorded.

In plain English

It means part of a work period has no recorded time entry. One of the expected punches at the start or end is missing.

In context

Here, it marks that the clock record for a work period is incomplete because a required start or end time entry was not recorded.

Situation
Managing schedules, shifts, attendance, leave, timesheets, and availability
What it communicates
Alert or status marking an incomplete clock record.

Meaning limits

By itself, this status does not say why the entry is missing or whether the rest of the work period information is correct.

Examples

“Her timesheet showed a missed punch because the afternoon work period had a clock-out time but no clock-in.”

Core meaning

“With no end entry on the overnight work period, the record was marked with a missed punch.”

In context

  • timekeeping status Broader Term

    This sense is a type of timekeeping status.

  • a punch that does not hit its target Alternate Sense

    This reading refers to a failed striking action, not to work-time record status.