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dy-URNL/daɪˈɜːnl/

Diurnal means happening in the daytime, or repeating every day: diurnal attendance, a diurnal rush. Daily is everyday; a foyer crush at noon is not a night rota.

Meaning

Happening in the daytime, or repeating every day.

Examples

• “A diurnal foyer rush is not a night rota; name the spare after six.”
• “Daily is everyday. Daytime is the close twin. A rush is a vibe. A name on the night grid is cover. Staff the evening; then count the noon queue if the occupancy file still needs it.”

Good to know

Of the day; daily. Everyday: daily. A noon rush ≠ night cover.

Near in meaning

daily, daytime, circadian

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