Word
remuneration
Phoneticsre·mu·ner·a·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ɹɪmˌjunɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/ɹɪmjˌuːnəɹˈeɪʃən/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the money or other rewards you receive for doing work. It is a more formal way to say pay or salary.
n. money paid for work or a service; the total compensation package including wages and benefits.
Examples
“The job offers high remuneration but requires long hours.”
“The board of directors met to discuss the executive remuneration package, including bonuses and stock options.”
“While the base salary was modest, the total remuneration was significantly enhanced by a generous commission structure and comprehensive health benefits.”
Examples
simple
“The job offers high remuneration but requires long hours.”
contextual
“The board of directors met to discuss the executive remuneration package, including bonuses and stock options.”
complex
“While the base salary was modest, the total remuneration was significantly enhanced by a generous commission structure and comprehensive health benefits.”
Usage
Often used in legal or corporate contexts; frequently paired with 'package' or 'level'.
Real-World Examples
“She was excited about an advertising campaign she was going to shoot and showed her parents a photo of the cheque she had received as advance remuneration.” “But his initial contract is thought to have expired after the end of No Way Home, and the hugely increased remuneration is the result of a freshly negotiated new deal.” Etymology
From Latin remūnerātiō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Level
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