C2adjectiveformalworkmoney
US/kəˈmen.sər.ət/
UK/kəˈmen.ʃər.ət/
suitable in size, amount or level when compared with something else
In context
The job ad says that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Nurses argue that their pay is not commensurate with the risks they face.
Rents rose by 30 percent without a commensurate increase in wages.
Words that go with commensurate
adjective + preposition
- commensurate withmatching something in size, level or amountSalary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
adjective + noun
- commensurate salarypay that matches your skills and experienceWe offer a commensurate salary and a flexible schedule.
- commensurate increasea rise that matches another changeHigher costs led to a commensurate increase in ticket prices.