The wage
Example: Wage provides payment to employees based on hours worked
Definition
"The wage" refers to the payment or compensation that employees receive from an employer in exchange for the work they perform, typically calculated based on the number of hours worked or tasks completed.
Etymology
The word "wage" originates from the Old North French word 'wage,' meaning 'payment' or 'reward.' It traces back to the Latin 'vadium,' meaning 'pledge' or 'security.' Did you know? The concept of wages has been around since ancient times as a way to ensure fair exchange for labor.
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"The wage" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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