Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

time and material

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.93 in modern English

Syllables: time and -ma-te-ri-al
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of contractual compensation involving payment for materials used and at agreed rates for the those involved in performing the services.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The remodelling of the second floor will be fixed-price, but the repair work has to be on a time and material basis."

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

time and materials

Questions

What does time and material mean?: A form of contractual compensation involving payment for materials used and at agreed rates for the those involved in performing the services.

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