sliding scale
noun
Definition of sliding scale
1 : a wage scale geared to the selling price of the product or to the consumer price index but usually guaranteeing a minimum below which the wage will not fall
2a : a system for raising or lowering tariffs in accord with price changesb : a flexible scale (as of fees or subsidies) adjusted to the needs or income of individuals the sliding scale of medical fees
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1842
First Known Use of sliding scale
1842
SLIDING SCALE Defined for English Language Learners
sliding scale
noun
Definition of sliding scale for English Language Learners
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: a system in which the amount that people are required to pay in fees, taxes, etc., changes according to different situations or conditions
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