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 Word Forms

• nonremuneration noun
• preremuneration noun
• superremuneration 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

“True partnership requires appropriate oversight and remuneration for all involved parties,” Bromley said in a statement.

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A statement from Cosla said it was appropriate to review salaries periodically to ensure remuneration reflected the demands of the role.

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"It is to be hoped that today's decision will increase the willingness of AI companies to negotiate and that, in this way, fair remuneration for our members can be agreed," Welp said.

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It seems most of his shareholders are in this camp, after they backed his new remuneration package this week.

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The fund raised concerns over the size of the remuneration package.

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