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

Example Sentences

From a financial perspective, well-placed sources insist interested clubs are all willing to pay a very similar remuneration package to Semenyo, whose final decision will be made with an emphasis on his personal sporting ambitions.

From BBC

As a result of the agreement, Ageas expects to lift free cash flow and shareholder remuneration targets.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

"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.

From Barron's