remuneration
Say it: rih-myoo-nuh-RAY-shun /rɪˌmjunəˈreɪʃən/ · noun
What “remuneration” means
Payment you receive for doing work.
More precisely: Payment for work or services.
Example: “The remuneration package includes salary, bonus and stock options.”
When to use it
In formal job or contract discussions, when referring to the pay and rewards someone receives for their work.
Similar words
pay, compensation, salary
Where it comes from
From Latin munus, "gift."
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