Wage
/ˈweɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary compensation or remuneration payable to an employee by an employer for labor or services.
The employee received a fair wage for her work.
- (v.) To carry on or engage in a prolonged campaign, conflict, or dispute, typically in a legal or labor context.
The union waged a strike over unfair labor practices.
Commentary
As a noun, 'wage' typically denotes payment for work, distinct from salary by often implying hourly or daily rates; as a verb, it denotes engaging in active contest or effort, especially labor disputes.