Modifiers that adjust the length of time and when it occurred
Modifier |
Examples |
APPROXIMATELY |
about, approximate, approximately, approximating, around, roughly |
NEARLY |
nearing, almost, close to, nearly |
LESS THAN |
less than, fewer than |
UP TO |
up to |
MORE THAN |
greater than, more than, over |
OR MORE |
at least, or more, plus |
ADDITIONAL |
additional, further |
ONLY |
only |
TOTAL OF |
cumulative, total of, totaling |
PREVIOUS |
last, past, previous, prior |
NEXT |
next, following |
SUCCESSIVE |
consecutive, straight, successive |
ENTIRE |
entire, full |
Modifiers that adjust the type of time period
The following modifiers capture specific types of periods, as used in terms such as '5 business days'.
Modifier |
Examples |
ACADEMIC |
academic |
BUSINESS |
business |
CALENDAR |
calendar |
FISCAL |
fiscal, financial |
TAX |
tax |