superannuation
Americannoun
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the act of superannuating.
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the state of being superannuated.
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a pension or allowance to a superannuated person.
noun
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the amount deducted regularly from employees' incomes in a contributory pension scheme
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the pension finally paid to such employees
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the act or process of superannuating or the condition of being superannuated
Etymology
Origin of superannuation
First recorded in 1650–60; superannuate + -ion
Example Sentences
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Australia’s superannuation program invests those employer contributions into individual investment accounts, with the option for some employees to put in additional funds.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
In the short term, they see risk that higher average customer balances put pressure on revenue margins at AMP’s superannuation and investments, and platform divisions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
Central Bank governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said the treasury bills owned by the bank will be converted into treasury bonds with a longer maturity period and the same has been proposed to superannuation funds.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023
The emphasis on fees and performance comes as legislation that came into effect last July forces superannuation funds to inform members if they failed to meet government-set performance benchmarks.
From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2022
The Archbishop has given you 260 years' work, and has received only one education and no superannuation.
From Back to Methuselah by Shaw, Bernard
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