Phrase guide

sliding scale

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A pricing scheme for a product or service where a price range is set and the customer is charged based on where their financial resources fall within the range.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A slide rule.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A continuous set of measurement values for which the item being measured can change its value easily.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: spectrum

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Synonyms: spectrum

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4

noun

Meaning 4

a wage scale that fluctuates in response to the cost-of-living index

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: wage scale, wage schedule

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