How to Pronounce "time and material"
expression
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /məˈtɪɹiəɫ
TYME-and-muh-TEER-ee-ul
tˈaɪm/ /ˈænd/ /mətˈiəɹɪəl
TYME-and-muh-TEE-uh-ree-ul
Definition
A business contract where the client pays for the actual hours of work plus the cost of materials used, rather than a set price for the whole project.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /məˈtɪɹiəɫ
British English
tˈaɪm/ /ˈænd/ /mətˈiəɹɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYME-and-muh-TEER-ee-ul
UK
TYME-and-muh-TEE-uh-ree-ul
Listen in Context
The company uses a time and material contract for repairs.
We chose a time and material model for the software project.
A time and material agreement can handle unexpected changes in the job.
Some clients prefer time and material because the scope isn't clear at the start.