WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
straight′ time′,
- Businessthe time or number of hours established as standard for a specific work period in a particular industry, usually computed on the basis of a workweek and fixed variously from 35 to 40 hours.
- Businessthe rate of pay established for the period (distinguished from overtime).
- 1855–60, American.
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