Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rand formula

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.74 in modern English

Syllables
rand -for-mu-la
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The principle, widely recognized in Canadian law and in collective agreements, that all employees of a unionized workplace must pay dues to the labor union, whether they choose to be members of the union or not.

Canadian usage

Etymology

From Supreme Court of Canada Justice Ivan C. Rand (1884–1969), who developed the formula in 1946.

Usage

Phrases

right to work

Frequently Paired Words

right to work

Questions

What does rand formula mean?
The principle, widely recognized in Canadian law and in collective agreements, that all employees of a unionized workplace must pay dues to the labor union, whether they choose to be members of the union or not.
Where does rand formula come from?
From Supreme Court of Canada Justice Ivan C. Rand (1884–1969), who developed the formula in 1946.

How to pronounce rand formula

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “rand formula”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “rand formula”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “rand formula” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.