C2nounformalworkmoney
US/rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/
money paid to someone for their work or services
In context
Directors' remuneration rose by 20 percent while workers' pay stayed flat.
The job offers good remuneration and flexible working hours.
Interns should receive fair remuneration, not just experience.
Words that go with remuneration
noun + noun
- remuneration packageall the pay and benefits given for a jobThe job offers an attractive remuneration package.
- remuneration committeea group that decides the pay of senior staffThe remuneration committee meets once a year to review bonuses.
adjective + noun
- executive remunerationthe pay given to top managersShareholders criticized the high level of executive remuneration.
- fair remunerationpayment that is reasonable for the work doneWorkers demanded fair remuneration for their extra hours.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The renumeration for this job is quite good.Correct: The remuneration for this job is quite good.