incentive
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/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
English
Definitions
noun
- Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.“I have no incentive to do housework right now.”
- A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.“Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.”
adjective
- Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.
- Serving to kindle or set on fire.
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Synonyms
inducementbonusmotivatingmotivationalmotivationencouragedrivestimulusencouragementinspiringencouragingpromotiveincitationincitementstimulatemotive