English Reference
Noun

remuneration

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US /ɹɪmˌjunɝˈeɪʃən/ UK /ɹɪmjˌuːnəɹˈeɪʃən/ re·mu·ner·a·tion UK spelling remunerations

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.


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'.

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.

The Guardian· 19 Aug 2026

From Latin remūnerātiō.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level C1 · Advanced
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