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double time
noun
1.
U.S. Army. the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 feet (0.9 meters), are taken in a minute.
2.
a slow run by troops in step.
3.
a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate.
Origin:
1850–55
1850–55
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| double time | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a doubled wage rate, paid for working on public holidays, etc |
| 2. | music |
| a. a time twice as fast as an earlier section | |
| b. two beats per bar | |
| 3. | a slow running pace, keeping in step |
| 4. | (US) army a fast march of 180 paces to the minute |
| —vb | |
| 5. | to move or cause to move in double time |
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Example sentences
Gators work double time in hopes of improving defense.
The standard payment for the holiday, plus time and a half for working after regular work hours, equals double time and a half.
Say goodbye to your overtime and double time and a half.
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