commensurate

American  

[kuh-men-ser-it, -sher-] / kəˈmɛn sər ɪt, -ʃər- /

adjective

1. corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree.

   Your paycheck should be commensurate with the amount of time worked.

2. proportionate; adequate.

   a solution commensurate to the seriousness of the problem.

3. having the same measure; of equal extent or duration.

4. having a common measure or divisor; commensurable.

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commensurate British  

/ kəˈmɛnsərɪt, kəˌmɛnsəˈreɪʃən, -ʃə-, -ʃə- /

adjective

1. having the same extent or duration

2. corresponding in degree, amount, or size; proportionate

3. able to be measured by a common standard; commensurable

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Other Word Forms

• commensurately adverb
• commensurateness noun
• commensuration noun
• uncommensurate adjective
• uncommensurately adverb

Etymology

Origin of commensurate

1635–45; < Late Latin commēnsūrātus, equivalent to Latin com- com- + mēnsūrātus (past participle of mēnsūrāre to measure ); -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Aberdeen said "results and performances have fallen below the required standard and have not been commensurate with the level of investment made in the first-team squad and football operation".

From BBC

Its executives should be required to demonstrate a level of experience and honesty commensurate with the demands of the business.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1986, Congress specified that profits made after transfers or licenses of intangible assets can be allocated so they are “commensurate with income.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The investment bank’s analysts tell clients in a note that execution risk remains elevated, but that the size of the challenge is commensurate with the size of the opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sticky inflation backs the case for higher rates, but as living costs rise policymakers want to see commensurate growth in wages.

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Related Words

• comparable
• compatible
• consistent
• proportionate
• sufficient