wage
Meaning
A wage is a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially for manual or unskilled work.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "wage" with "salary," as wages are usually calculated on an hourly basis, while salaries are typically annual amounts.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
minimum wage
hourly wage
living wage
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