remuneration

American  

[ri-myoo-nuh-rey-shuhn] / rɪˌmyu nəˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of remunerating.

2. something that remunerates; reward; pay.

   He received little remuneration for his services.

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remuneration British  

/ rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of remunerating

2. pay; recompense

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Other Word Forms

• nonremuneration noun
• preremuneration noun
• superremuneration noun

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.

Example Sentences

And there will also be the issue of what will be an upgraded remuneration package for Arteta.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

MTN said it targets an annual distribution of between 40% to 60% of equity in free-cash-flow in shareholder remuneration, which includes dividends and share buybacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

She was speaking a day after the independent remuneration board, which sets salaries for MLAs, proposed an uplift of almost 27% from this April.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

The last mile I performed on foot, having dismissed the chaise and driver with the double remuneration I had promised.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë