differential rate

American  

noun

1. a special lower rate, as one charged by one of two or more competing businesses.

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Example Sentences

For these types of reactions, the differential rate law is written as:

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

This process can either be very straightforward or very complex, depending on the complexity of the differential rate law.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

This was done in this case through establishing what is known as differential rate piece work. *begin footnote* See paper read before the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, by Fred.

From The Principles of Scientific Management by Taylor, Frederick Winslow

Throughout the works, however, the principle of the differential rate was maintained, and was, and is still, fully appreciated by both the management and men.

From Shop Management by Taylor, Frederick Winslow

When, however, the work is of such variety that each day presents an entirely new task, the pressure of the differential rate is some times too severe.

From Shop Management by Taylor, Frederick Winslow