Glossary
Time Tracking Software Glossary. 22 Key Terms Defined
Definitions for 22 essential time tracking and attendance terms across five categories. Covers offline capture, payroll sync, anti-fraud controls and vendor migration.
This glossary defines 22 essential terms in time tracking and attendance software, organized into five sections: Foundational Time Capture Concepts, Anti-Fraud Controls, Offline and Connectivity Features, Payroll Integration and Data Flow, and Vendor Landscape and Migration. Each definition is scoped to capturing accurate time across variable-connectivity environments and producing payroll-ready records with minimal reconciliation. Compiled by EasyClocking by WorkEasy Software as a vocabulary reference for HR managers, operations leads and small business owners evaluating timekeeping systems.
Foundational Time Capture Concepts
Establishes the core vocabulary buyers need before evaluating any specific feature or vendor. These terms define what a timekeeping system records, how it structures that data and what outputs it produces.