单词	sliding scale
释义	sliding scale noun 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 2 a : a system for raising or lowering tariffs in accord with price changes b : a flexible scale (as of fees or subsidies) adjusted to the needs or income of individuals the sliding scale of medical fees Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Those earning more than $100,000 but less than $150,000 are eligible for grants on a sliding scale, ranging as low as $200. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2022 Those earning more than $100,000 but less than $150,000 are eligible for grants on a sliding scale, ranging as low as $200. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2022 Those earning more than $100,000 but less than $150,000 are eligible for grants on a sliding scale, ranging as low as $200. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2022 Those earning more than $100,000 but less than $150,000 are eligible for grants on a sliding scale, ranging as low as $200. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2022 Last year’s event sold tickets on a sliding scale, and this year the festival is open to the public. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2022 Their work is done on a sliding scale -- those who can afford to, pay market rate, which then enables the team to do many projects at reduced or no cost. Kathleen Toner, CNN, 19 May 2022 Another option is to inquire whether or not a therapist offers services on a sliding scale, which are rates that are dependent on an individual’s income. Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 7 Mar. 2022 Maybe not necessarily the success, because success comes on a sliding scale. Annie Zaleski, Variety, 14 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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