Definition of stipend
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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Examples of stipend in a Sentence
He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow.
the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
Recent Examples of stipend from the Web
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But the company takes things a step further, also offering its workers a $5,000 annual vacation stipend, $100 a month for fresh produce, $100 for home massages,16 weeks of paid parental leave, and tenured sabbaticals every three years.
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His only real income was a $450 monthly Temporary Assistance for Needy Families stipend, and $300 in federal assistance for food.
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Both the fire and EMS side offer a stipend of $250 per quarter for those who meet minimum requirements - members can earn up to $2,000 a year.
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The district also agreed to pay Knott a $7,000 stipend related to the district's educator evaluation system.
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This included providing a stipend for transportation, connecting them with social services and just listening.
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The Saudi government was supporting him with a small stipend each month, according to Overstreet.
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Coaches and league officers earn a small stipend to cover expenses, but no one else is paid.
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Cadets receive a full-tuition scholarship and monthly stipend for a five-year service commitment to the Coast Guard upon graduation.
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Origin and Etymology of stipend
Middle English, alteration of stipendy, from Latin stipendium, from stip-, stips gift + pendere to weigh, pay
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STIPEND Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of stipend for English Language Learners
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: a usually small amount of money that is paid regularly to someone
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