Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wage
noun
[weɪdʒ]
Definition
A wage is a payment made to a worker, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis, for the labor they perform.
Examples
- She received a weekly wage of $500.
- The company raised the minimum wage for its employees.
- His wages were docked for being late to work.
Meaning
Wage refers to the financial compensation received for work done, often based on time worked or the quantity of work completed.
Synonyms
- salary
- pay
- remuneration
- compensation
