piece rate

noun

Meaning

The monetary amount paid per unit of production in the reward scheme of piece work, contrasting with hourly wage and salary.

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Related words

piece work(English)rate(English)timework(English)wage(English)paycheck(English)job order(English)slave wage(English)jobbing(English)

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