piecework

[pees-wurk]

piece·work

[pees-wurk]
noun
work done and paid for by the piece.
Compare timework.


Origin:
1540–50; piece + work

piece·work·er, noun
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Piecework is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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piecework (ˈpiːsˌwɜːk)
 
n
Compare timework work paid for according to the quantity produced

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