piece work

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Synonyms: piecework

Antonyms: piecework

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Noun

1. [[work|Work]] that a [[worker]] is paid for according to the [[number]] of [[unit]]s produced, rather than the number of hours worked; work done and paid for [[by the piece]] or [[by the job]].

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