Phrase guide
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noun
A level indicating a base salary (in the US applying to military and government employees).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A level of authority or responsibility (since pay rate, authority and responsibility generally increase similarly).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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History
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Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
