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straight time

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noun

  1. 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.

  2. the rate of pay established for the period (overtime ).

Other Word Forms

  • straight-time adjective

Etymology

Origin of straight time

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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