per diem
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Definition
- Noun:
- A daily allowance for living expenses: A fixed sum of money paid for each day, especially to cover meals, lodging, and other incidental costs while traveling for work or official duties.
Usage
- The term per diem is most commonly used as a noun to refer to the daily allowance itself.
- It is often used in corporate, government, and military contexts regarding travel policies.
- It can function as an adjective to describe something paid on a daily basis (e.g., ).
- As an adverb (less common), it means "by the day" or "for each day."
Examples
- Noun:
- The company provides a generous per diem for employees on international trips.
- Her per diem covered her hotel and meals during the conference.
- You must keep all receipts, as expenses exceeding the per diem require special approval.
Advanced Usage
- "Per diem" as an adjective: Describing a rate or payment calculated daily.
- The consultant works on a per diem basis, not a fixed salary.
- "Per diem" as an adverb: Meaning "per day" or "daily."
- The interest accrues per diem.
Variants and Related Words
- Daily allowance: A direct synonym for the noun form.
- Stipend: A broader term for a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance.
- Subsistence allowance: A formal term, often used in official contexts, for money to cover basic living costs.
Synonyms
- Daily allowance
- Expense allowance
- Travel allowance
- Subsistence
Related Phrases
- Per diem rate: The specific amount of money allocated for each day.
- The per diem rate for New York City is higher than for other locations.
- On per diem: The state of receiving or using a daily allowance.
- While on per diem, you are not required to submit receipts for expenses under the allotted amount.
Adverb
- one every day
- we'll save 100 man-hours per diem
Noun
- a daily allowance for living expenses (especially while traveling in connection with your job)