remuneration

noun

re·​mu·​ner·​a·​tion ri-ˌmyü-nə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: something that remunerates : recompense, pay

2

: an act or fact of remunerating

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Our evidence shows remuneration to be most at home in writing that concerns financial matters, especially when large amounts of money or forms of compensation are involved. Whether it's because money is often expressed in numerals, or simply because the n and m are adjacent to each other on our keyboards, reMUNeration often appears misspelled as reNUMeration. It pays to know, however, that in fact, renumeration is a distinct term, a rare word meaning "the act of enumerating again" (enumerate means "to list" or "to count").

Synonyms

• compensation
• disbursement
• giving
• paying
• payment
• remitment
• remittance

Examples of remuneration in a Sentence

She was given generous remunerations for her work.

customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges

Recent Examples on the Web

Not necessarily for the money - although the MLC does offer healthy remuneration in line with rival T20 leagues - or playing amid the bright lights of the American sports scene. —Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024

Popular on Variety The alliance outlined seven key demands for AI developers, including full transparency about works used, obtaining prior authorization from creators and rightsholders, offering appropriate remuneration, and providing attribution in all cases. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2024

The head of the London Stock Exchange has said the City needs to reward executives to prevent companies from listing in rival financial centers, but activists and some shareholders continue to oppose high remuneration. —Jennifer Creery, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024

The vote on the 2023 remuneration report saw less support than the prior year, dropping from more than 80% in favor. —Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Kids Definition

remuneration

noun

re·​mu·​ner·​a·​tion ri-ˌmyü-nə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: something that pays back an equivalent

2

: an act or fact of paying back an equivalent