remuneration
nounBand 9formal
UKrɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃn
USrɪˌmjuːnərˈeɪʃən
Money paid for work or a service; payment.
The role offers generous remuneration.
Remuneration should reflect responsibility.
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From Latin remunerari, “to reward,” remuneration is payment given for work or service.
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The noun is usually uncountable when meaning payment.
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