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piecework Definition

piece·work (pēs′wʉrk′)

noun

work paid for at a fixed rate (piece rate) per piece of work done

piecework Related Forms
piece′·work′er noun
piecework Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • involve: Many homeworking scams involve piecework from painting cottages to assembling electronic components.
  • pay: Picking and fruit work is usually paid piecework, meaning you get paid according to what you pick.

Modifies a noun

  • rate: In an effort to increase profits, Henry Frick decided to lower the piecework wage rate of his employees.
  • basis: Charlotte was clearly to be put to work almost immediately, and would be paid on a piecework basis.
  • wage: In an effort to increase profits, Henry Frick decided to lower the piecework wage rate of his employees.
  • payment: This differs from the old piecework payment system, and will offer scope for different ways of rewarding dentists.