wage
Plural
wages
1
money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work
- The company increased the minimum wage for its employees to attract and retain talent.
- He earned a competitive wage working as a mechanic at the local garage.
- The union negotiated higher wages for its members in the latest contract agreement.
- She used her wages from part-time work to save up for college tuition.
- The government implemented policies to ensure fair wages and improve living standards for workers.
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