sliding scale
noun/ˌslaɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl/
/ˌslaɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl/
- a system in which the rate at which something is paid varies according to particular conditions
- Fees are calculated on a sliding scale according to income (= richer people pay more).
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