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salary

/ˈsæləri/ noun · British & US
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What does salary mean?

noun

The amount of money that an employee is paid regularly, usually on a monthly basis, for their work. A person's annual income from their job.

Example

"Her salary was increased by 10% after she received a promotion."

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