C2adverbformalbusinessmoney
US/kəˈmen.sər.ət.li/
UK/kəˈmen.ʃər.ət.li/
in a way that is proportionate, matching the size, level or importance of something else
In context
Employees who take on more responsibility should be commensurately rewarded.
Fees rise commensurately with the size of the property, so large houses cost much more.
The punishment was commensurately severe, reflecting the seriousness of the crime.
Words that go with commensurately
adverb + verb
- commensurately rewardedTalent should be commensurately rewarded.
- commensurately paidSenior staff are commensurately paid for their experience.
verb + adverb
- increase commensuratelyIf demand grows, prices will increase commensurately.
- adjust commensuratelySalaries were adjusted commensurately after the promotion.
adverb + adjective
- commensurately highThe risks were commensurately high.