piecework
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piece·work
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Definition of piecework
: work done by the piece and paid for at a set rate per unit
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Other Words from piecework
pieceworker
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Examples of piecework in a Sentence
doing piecework in a factory
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Kyoto Animation distinguished itself by paying its workers salaries, rather than by assigning piecework, as many other studios do, said Susan Napier, an expert on Japanese animation at Tufts University. — Motoko Rich, BostonGlobe.com, "Kyoto Animation Studio Arson Kills 33, Shocking Japan," 18 July 2019 My father worked in a raincoat factory, doing piecework from 7 in the morning until midnight. — J.s. Marcus, WSJ, "A British Collector Puts the Art in Department Store," 6 Aug. 2017 Rosa had secured a job at the Stockton Sewing Company doing piecework and Raymond was barbering again. — Jeanne Theoharis, The Root, "The Story of Rosa Parks’ Detroit Home Reveals Hard Truths About Her Life in the ‘Northern Promised Land That Wasn’t’," 7 Sep. 2017 Her mother took in piecework to turn out on a sewing machine. — Bonnie L. Cook, Philly.com, "Tina J. Angelini, 87, Glassboro teacher who believed in education," 8 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'piecework.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for piecework
piecework
noun
English Language Learners Definition of piecework
: work in which you are paid for each thing you make or do and not for the amount of time you work
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piecework
noun
piece·work
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Legal Definition of piecework
: work done by the piece and paid for at a set rate per unit