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Per Diem

Description:

Per diem is a Latin term that translates to "per day". In common usage, it refers to the daily allowance or rate provided to cover expenses for certain activities or travel-related costs.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

Per diem refers to the fixed amount of money paid to cover daily expenses, especially for business travel, accommodation, meals, or incidental costs incurred by employees.

Example Sentence:

As part of his contract, the company provides him with a per diem of $100 for each day he spends on the business trip.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

When used as an adjective, per diem describes something that is calculated on a daily basis or pertains to each day.

Example Sentence:

The cost of the hotel room is $150 per diem, including all taxes and charges.

Sense 3 (Adverb):

As an adverb, per diem means daily or for each day.

Example Sentence:

The construction workers were paid per diem for their work on the project.

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