labor
noun
productive activity, especially for the sake of economic gain.
nonlabor
-
a word derived from
labor.
Example Sentences
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"Contacts in several districts cited rising nonlabor input costs, softer demand, or uncertainty about overall economic conditions as reasons for flat or lower employment levels," the Fed said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
Per capita personal income — personal income divided by population — covers earnings from a variety of sources beyond wages, including nonlabor sources such as investment enterprises and other ventures.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
Since early November, Mr. Musk has sought to save about $500 million in nonlabor costs, according to an internal document seen by The New York Times.
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
This new report is a reminder that income is actually much more than that — it includes nonlabor sources as well.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2021
That leaves an extra $1.5 million to be distributed between nonlabor costs and profits.
From Time Magazine Archive
