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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of pay grade. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   rank in a military organization wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

military rankmilitary rankmilitary ratingrating

Example

More examples

"What you're asking me to do is well above my paygrade."

Etymology

From pay + grade.

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