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remuneration
/rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃən/
payment for work or services
The company offers competitive remuneration packages to attract top talent.
The company provides good pay and benefits to hire the best employees.
Business
formal
Payment or compensation given for work or services rendered, typically in the form of wages, salary, or other benefits.
Her remuneration includes a base salary, bonuses, and stock options.
Her pay consists of a fixed salary, extra earnings based on performance, and company shares.
Often used in formal or professional contexts, such as job offers or employment contracts.
Finance
Finance
Financial compensation or reward for a service or activity, sometimes including non-monetary benefits.
The consultant's remuneration was negotiated to include a percentage of the project's profits.
The consultant's payment was agreed to include a share of the project's earnings.
In finance, remuneration may refer to more complex compensation structures, such as profit-sharing or equity.
Collocations
competitive remunerationattractive pay and benefitstotal remunerationall forms of payment and benefits combinedremuneration packagea complete compensation offer, including salary and benefits
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'remuneration' in professional or formal settings. In casual conversation, 'pay' or 'salary' is more common.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'remuneration' with 'reimbursement', which refers to repaying expenses rather than paying for work.
Word Origin
From Latin 'remuneratio', meaning 'repayment', from 'remunerare' ('to reward').
Usage Notes
While 'remuneration' is often used interchangeably with 'salary' or 'wages', it typically refers to the total compensation package, including bonuses, benefits, and other perks.
Word Breakdown
re-
back
prefix-muner-
payment
root-ation
the act of
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