2007-02-14 03:32:37 · 15 answers · asked by dflp 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
day as in per diem and carpe diem.
2007-02-14 03:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diem means day.
Per Diem is a financial term that means "Per Day". So, if you get a per diem when you travel for a company that means they'll give you a certain amount of money per day as living expenses during your travel. It's usually added to your pay check or given in a special check as you leave for your trip.
2007-02-14 03:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"per diem" is latin for "per day" and can relate to a variety of fields. In law, in construction, in medicine. In prescribing medication, it means (so many times )per day...
To talk about "per diem" work, it means a person who is not a regular employee, but who works as needed, by the day. Generally a pay rate is higher per hour, for a per diem employee as compared with a regular or salaried person.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-14 03:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means ‘day’. A Per Diem is an allowance for employees who travel, to pay for meals and the like, since they can not eat at home.
2007-02-14 03:37:27 · answer #4 · answered by Bayou Brigadier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means per day. Think of it as a daily allowance for something. If you give a child a $1 a day, then you are giving him a "per diem" of $1; and (wink) we always know they'd like more :)
2007-02-14 04:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Latin for day. The actual phrase for financial purposes would be "per diem"
(literally: per day) Daily living expense money rendered legislators and personnel.
Check the web page for more meanings.
2007-02-14 03:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Day in latin
Per diem means that you are not on salary. Your arrangments for hire are different than other employees.
2007-02-14 03:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by Wind Chime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Diem' means 'day' in Latin. 'Per diem' means 'by the day', so if you're being paid a certain amount per diem, that means that that's your rate for one day's work.
2007-02-14 03:37:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diem is Latin for 'day.' Per diem = per day. Carpe diem = sieze the day.
2007-02-14 03:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean per diem? It means "per day"
2007-02-14 03:35:34 · answer #10 · answered by Rabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋