superannuation
[ soo-per-an-yoo-ey-shuhn ]
/ ˌsu pərˌæn yuˈeɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act of superannuating.
the state of being superannuated.
a pension or allowance to a superannuated person.
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Origin of superannuation
First recorded in 1650–60; superannuate + -ion
Words nearby superannuation
superalloy, superaltar, superaltern, superannuate, superannuated, superannuation, superb, superbaby, super band, superbazaar, superb blue wren
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British Dictionary definitions for superannuation
superannuation
/ (ˌsuːpərˌænjʊˈeɪʃən) /
noun
- the amount deducted regularly from employees' incomes in a contributory pension scheme
- the pension finally paid to such employees
the act or process of superannuating or the condition of being superannuated
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