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salary

noun sal·a·ry \ˈsal-rē, ˈsa-lə-\

: an amount of money that an employee is paid each year

plural sal·a·ries

Full Definition of SALARY

: fixed compensation paid regularly for services

— sal·a·ried \-rēd\ adjective

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Origin of SALARY

Middle English salarie, from Anglo-French, from Latin salarium pension, salary, from neuter of salarius of salt, from sal salt — more at salt

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to SALARY

Synonyms: emolument, hire, packet [British], pay, paycheck, pay envelope, payment, wage, stipend

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with SALARY

calorie, gallery, Malory, Valéry

SALARIES Defined for Kids

salary

noun sal·a·ry \ˈsa-lə-rē, ˈsal-rē\

plural sal·a·ries

Definition of SALARY for Kids

: a fixed amount of money paid regularly for work done

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