Meaning & use

remuneration

noun·Academic

Payment or compensation given for work done or a service provided.

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The contract specifies remuneration of fifty dollars per hour for consulting work.

Board members receive no remuneration beyond their travel expenses being covered.

A note on using this word

Remuneration is a formal word used mainly in legal, business, or HR contexts; everyday speech usually prefers pay or salary.

Words with a similar meaning

paycompensationwages

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