remuneration

noun

re·​mu·​ner·​a·​tion ri-ˌmyü-nə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce remuneration (audio)
1
: something that remunerates : recompense, pay
2
: an act or fact of remunerating

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Our evidence shows remuneration to be most at home in writing that concerns financial matters, especially when large amounts of money or forms of compensation are involved. Whether it's because money is often expressed in numerals, or simply because the n and m are adjacent to each other on our keyboards, reMUNeration often appears misspelled as reNUMeration. It pays to know, however, that in fact, renumeration is a distinct term, a rare word meaning "the act of enumerating again" (enumerate means "to list" or "to count").

Examples of remuneration in a Sentence

She was given generous remunerations for her work. customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges
Recent Examples on the Web Those brands and retailers with influencer programs should remind themselves of the importance of authenticity, especially about remuneration transparency. Charles Nicholls, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Not necessarily for the money - although the MLC does offer healthy remuneration in line with rival T20 leagues - or playing amid the bright lights of the American sports scene. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024 Popular on Variety The alliance outlined seven key demands for AI developers, including full transparency about works used, obtaining prior authorization from creators and rightsholders, offering appropriate remuneration, and providing attribution in all cases. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2024 The head of the London Stock Exchange has said the City needs to reward executives to prevent companies from listing in rival financial centers, but activists and some shareholders continue to oppose high remuneration. Jennifer Creery, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for remuneration 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of remuneration was in the 15th century

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“Remuneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remuneration. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

remuneration

noun
re·​mu·​ner·​a·​tion ri-ˌmyü-nə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce remuneration (audio)
1
: something that pays back an equivalent
2
: an act or fact of paying back an equivalent

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