Im building a lot of views, and align the Fibery terminology for the filters with the view names. But then I saw that Notion’s terminology for this is different to Fibery’s when migrating so I asked chatgpt:
You’re absolutely right—English time expressions can be confusing, especially when they sound similar but refer to different periods. Let’s break down the key terms:
Common Time Expressions Explained
1. Last Week
- Definition: The full calendar week before the current one.
- Example: If today is Thursday, June 5, 2025, then “last week” refers to Monday, May 26 to Sunday, June 1.
- Usage: “I met her last week.”(english.stackexchange.com, forum.wordreference.com)
2. Past Week / In the Past Week
- Definition: The 7-day period leading up to today.
- Example: If today is Thursday, June 5, 2025, then “the past week” refers to Thursday, May 29 to Wednesday, June 4.
- Usage: “I’ve been feeling tired in the past week.”(library.fiveable.me)
3. Last 7 Days
- Definition: The immediate 7-day period ending today.
- Example: If today is Thursday, June 5, 2025, then “the last 7 days” covers May 29 to June 4.
- Usage: “We’ve had 10 new clients in the last 7 days.”
4. Last Calendar Week
- Definition: The previous full calendar week, typically Monday to Sunday.
- Example: If today is Thursday, June 5, 2025, then “last calendar week” refers to Monday, May 26 to Sunday, June 1.
- Usage: “Sales were up during the last calendar week.”(reddit.com, forum.wordreference.com)
5. This Week
- Definition: The current calendar week.
- Example: If today is Thursday, June 5, 2025, then “this week” refers to Monday, June 2 to Sunday, June 8.
- Usage: “I’m working on a big project this week.”(reddit.com)
6. This Past Week
- Definition: Similar to “past week,” emphasizing the recent 7-day period.
- Example: If today is Thursday, June 5, 2025, then “this past week” refers to Thursday, May 29 to Wednesday, June 4.
- Usage: “This past week has been hectic.”
Key Differences
- “Last Week” vs. “Past Week”:
- “Last week” refers to the previous full calendar week.
- “Past week” refers to the immediate 7 days leading up to today.(reddit.com)
- “Last 7 Days” vs. “Last Calendar Week”:
- “Last 7 days” is a rolling period ending today.
- “Last calendar week” is the previous full week, typically Monday to Sunday.
Visual Example (Assuming Today is Thursday, June 5, 2025)
- Last Week: Monday, May 26 – Sunday, June 1
- Past Week / Last 7 Days: Thursday, May 29 – Wednesday, June 4
- This Week: Monday, June 2 – Sunday, June 8
Tips to Remember
- Use “last week” for the previous full calendar week.
- Use “past week” or “last 7 days” for the immediate 7-day period ending today.
- Be aware that the start of the week can vary by culture (e.g., Sunday vs. Monday).(reddit.com)
It’s really confusing, i’m not gonna lie… It would be nice to have a UI in the filters like notion to show what its talking about when it talks about the range.