straight time

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Definitions of straight time words

noun straight time the time or number of hours established as standard for a specific work period in a particular industry, usually computed on the basis of a workweek and fixed variously from 35 to 40 hours. 1
noun straight time the rate of pay established for the period (distinguished from overtime). 1
noun straight time the number of working hours fixed as a standard for a given work period 0
noun straight time the rate of pay for work during these hours 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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