salary

Meanings

• noun

  A regular payment received for work, services, or holding an office.

  - "He earns a good salary working as an engineer."
  - "The salary for this position is negotiable."
  - "The company offers competitive salaries to attract top talent."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsælɚi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with salary
callery , valery , allergy , ferry

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. salary (en) : a payment made to a person or organization for goods or services
   

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Variants

List of all variants of salary that leads to same result
salaried , salaries , salary , starting salary , pay review , salary review , salary/pay review

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Etymology

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From Latin salarium, from sal, 'salt' (because ancient Roman soldiers were paid in salt).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'salaryman' is commonly used in Japan to refer to a white-collar worker employed by a corporation.

2. The term 'salary sacrifice' refers to an arrangement where an employee gives up part of their salary in exchange for a benefit, such as a company car or additional vacation days.

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Related Concepts

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1. wage: A form of compensation for labor or services, paid per hour worked.

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Culture

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In many cultures, salary is a significant factor in determining an individual's social status and standard of living.

How to Memorize "salary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stack of bills or coins representing your salary.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'salary' with the idea of regular income.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Salt Allowance Yearly' to remember the meaning of salary.

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