C2
incentive vs inducement
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| incentivenoun/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/ | Meaning something, such as money or a reward, that encourages people to do something | Goes with tax incentive | Example The government offers tax incentives to companies that invest in clean energy. |
| inducementnoun/ɪnˈduːs.mənt/ | Meaning something, often money, that is offered to persuade someone to do something | Goes with inducement to | Example The province offered tax breaks as an inducement to foreign investors. |
Which word fits?
1 of 3Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The club offered an to keep its best player.