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disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n something that acts as a deterrent adj
acting as a deterrent a disincentive effect on productivity ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
disincentive noun discouragement, deterrent, impediment, damper, dissuasion, determent High tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours. Translations disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n (frm) to act as a disincentive (to) → agire da freno (su) to be a disincentive to → scoraggiare disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n (frm) to act as a disincentive (to) → agire da freno (su) to be a disincentive to → scoraggiare How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We've got very strong disincentives for families with children to look for work," Dr Whiteford continued. We're lagging because the current regulatory environment gives phone companies powerful disincentives to make infrastructure investments. The final section, Protests and Forecasts addresses three current issues which impact people with disabilities: the movement of disability rights from its first phase, "rights" and "access", to its second, "building community", the place of disabled faculty in American universities, and the disincentives which are built into programs which assist people with disabilities but tend to penalize them for employment and personal achievement. |
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