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incentive
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in·cen·tive  (n-sntv)
n.
Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.
adj.
Serving to induce or motivate: an incentive bonus for high productivity.

[Middle English, from Late Latin incentvum, from neuter of incentvus, inciting, from Latin, setting the tune, from incentus, past participle of incinere, to sound : in-, intensive pref.; see in-2 + canere, to sing; see kan- in Indo-European roots.]

incentive
Noun
1. something that encourages effort or action
2. an additional payment made to employees to increase production
Adjective
encouraging greater effort: an incentive scheme for workers [Latin incentivus setting the tune]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.incentiveincentive - a positive motivational influence
rational motive - a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
dynamic, moral force - an efficient incentive; "they hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches"
deterrence, disincentive - a negative motivational influence
2.incentive - an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
premium - a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.; "they encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage"
incentive program, incentive scheme - a formal scheme for inducing someone (as employees) to do something
dividend - a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)
sales incentive - remuneration offered to a salesperson for exceeding some predetermined sales goal
payment - a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

incentive
Translations
Spanish incentive [ɪnˈsɛntɪv] nincentivo, estímulo
French incentive [ɪnˈsɛntɪv] nencouragement m, raison f de se donner de la peine
German incentive [ɪnˈsɛntɪv] nAnreiz m
Italian incentive [ɪnˈsɛntɪv] nincentivo

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