"rug ranking" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: An allusion to the carpets in the offices of prestigious officials. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rug ranking (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, colloquial) The practice of setting a secretary's pay in proportion to the status of the person the secretary works for. Tags: Canada, colloquial, uncountable
    Sense id: en-rug_ranking-en-noun-hgMl0eWX Categories (other): Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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