remuneration

[ ri-myoo-nuh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of remunerating.
2. something that remunerates; reward; pay:

   He received little remuneration for his services.

remuneration

/ rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of remunerating
2. pay; recompense

Other Words From

• nonre·muner·ation noun
• prere·muner·ation noun
• super·re·muner·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remuneration¹

First recorded in 1470–80; earlier remuneracion, from Latin remūnerātiōn-, stem of remūnerātiō; equivalent to remunerate + -ion

Example Sentences

As part of this deal we'll have to reach an agreement with banks over executive remuneration.

From The Daily Beast

The application to the Government for remuneration for benefits conferred on the public was unsuccessful.

From Project Gutenberg

On arriving he tendered the driver sixpence, which was strictly the fare, though but scant remuneration for the distance.

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She spoke no word of English and seemed rather taciturn; the only anxiety she manifested was as to the amount of her remuneration.

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He was pressing me to send in my papers and go to America, there to act as their agent at a huge remuneration.

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Neither shall I say anything just now about remuneration, as I am convinced that you will be satisfied.

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