remuneration

[ ri-myoo-nuh-rey-shuh n ]

/ rɪˌmyu nəˈreɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of remunerating.

something that remunerates; reward; pay: He received little remuneration for his services.

Nearby words

remscheid, remsen, remuda, remuera tractor, remunerate, remuneration, remunerative, remus, ren, rena, renaissance

Origin of remuneration

1470–80; earlier remuneracion < Latin remūnerātiōn- (stem of remūnerātiō), equivalent to remūnerāt(us) (see remunerate) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms

non·re·mu·ner·a·tion, nounpre·re·mu·ner·a·tion, nounsu·per·re·mu·ner·a·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for remuneration

In some cases refreshments were also supplied, and remuneration refused.
The Vaudois of Piedmont|John Napper Worsfold
The application to the Government for remuneration for benefits conferred on the public was unsuccessful.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
I accept a salary and this presidential residence as my remuneration.
The Belovd Vagabond|William J. Locke
For your kindness to Bridget while I was away, I feel bound to give you some remuneration.
The Cross and the Shamrock|Hugh Quigley

This sum was to go by way of remuneration to the owners of the vessels, and to be in addition to a gratuity of 2d.
The History of the Post Office|Herbert Joyce

British Dictionary definitions for remuneration

remuneration

/ (rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃən) /

noun

the act of remunerating

pay; recompense

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remuneration

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Examples from the Web for remuneration

British Dictionary definitions for remuneration

remuneration

noun