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piecework

/piːsˈwɜːrk/ noun · British & US
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What does piecework mean?

noun

A system of payment for workers based on the quantity of work they produce, rather than on an hourly or daily wage. A part or portion of something.

Example

"The factory implemented a piecework system to increase productivity and efficiency."

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