STRAIGHT TIME


Meaning of STRAIGHT TIME in English

— straight-time , adj.

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 (distinguished from overtime ).

[ 1855-60, Amer. ]

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