noun
Uncommon
remuneration
rih-myoo-nuh-RAY-shuhn
Remuneration (noun) means Payment or compensation given for work or services. Example: “The role offers generous remuneration and benefits.”
noun
1
Payment or compensation given for work or services.
"The role offers generous remuneration and benefits."
"The contract specifies the remuneration for each stage of the project."
How to use remuneration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal word for payment or salary for work done.
When to use it
Fairly formal — used in contracts, HR, and legal documents rather than everyday speech, where "pay" or "salary" is more natural.
Common pairings
fair remuneration
remuneration package
total remuneration
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Word forms
- Plural
- remunerations
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The role offers generous _____ and benefits.
Etymology
From Latin remuneratio, "a rewarding" or "repayment."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for remuneration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “remuneration” mean?
The word “remuneration” means payment or compensation given for work or services. In plain terms, a formal word for payment or salary for work done.
How do you pronounce “remuneration”?
“Remuneration” is pronounced rih-myoo-nuh-RAY-shuhn (/ɹɪˌmju.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “remuneration” in a sentence?
Here is “remuneration” used in a sentence: “The role offers generous remuneration and benefits.”
What part of speech is “remuneration”?
“Remuneration” is a noun.
Where does the word “remuneration” come from?
The word “remuneration” comes from Latin. From Latin remuneratio, "a rewarding" or "repayment.".
Is “remuneration” a common word?
“Remuneration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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