remuneration
Americannoun
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the act of remunerating.
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something that remunerates; reward; pay.
He received little remuneration for his services.
noun
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the act of remunerating
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pay; recompense
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Etymology
Origin of remuneration
First recorded in 1470–80; earlier remuneracion, from Latin remūnerātiōn-, stem of remūnerātiō; equivalent to remunerate + -ion
Explanation
When you politely refuse your neighbor’s offer of remuneration for your efforts with the lawn, you may have made a mistake. Remuneration refers to payment for a service, so the neighbor was basically offering you cash. If it makes you uncomfortable to talk about your wages, you can use the word remuneration instead — the word has a remote sound to it that makes it seem like you aren’t talking about money even though you are. It’s a formal way to refer to payment for work or other services. You might see this word in contracts, policies, and other official documents that refer to payments.
Vocabulary lists containing remuneration
The Hobbit
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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"The Declaration of Sentiments" (1848)
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Example Sentences
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Throughout the text, Leo insists on the value of fulfilling human work that doesn’t just lead to productivity gains and remuneration, but also provides “context for expression, relationships and contributing to the community.”
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Running it as a business means you have skin in the game and an easy way to keep score, even if remuneration isn’t the primary goal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
It's likely a fraction of Brittin's big tech remuneration.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
"Its final remuneration will depend on the number of people it has helped to detain and deport, much like a bounty hunter," it said.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
This “gambling” method of remuneration was practiced by some of the burial companies because of the tremendous “turnover” in policyholders, and the companies had to have a constant stream of new business to keep afloat.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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