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Per diem
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money given each day to cover expenses like food while traveling or working away from home
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Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The company provides a per diem allowance for employees traveling on business trips.
per diem
01
on each day, especially in financial contexts
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Examples
The film crew members were paid per diem to cover their daily expenses while on location.
per diem
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happening or being done every day, especially in financial contexts
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Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The per diem budget for office supplies ensures that there is enough funding allocated for daily operational needs.
