Incentives: meaning, definitions and examples
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incentives
[ ɪnˈsɛntɪvz ]
financial
Things that encourage or motivate someone to do something. Incentives can be in the form of money, rewards, bonuses, or perks.
Synonyms
inducement, motivation, stimulus
Examples of usage
- Incentives such as bonuses and commissions can boost employee productivity.
- Companies often use incentives to attract and retain top talent.
- The government offers tax incentives to promote investment in renewable energy sources.
Translations
Translations of the word "incentives" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incentivos
🇮🇳 प्रोत्साहन
🇩🇪 Anreize
🇮🇩 insentif
🇺🇦 стимули
🇵🇱 zachęty
🇯🇵 インセンティブ
🇫🇷 incitations
🇪🇸 incentivos
🇹🇷 teşvikler
🇰🇷 인센티브
🇸🇦 حوافز
🇨🇿 pobídky
🇸🇰 pobídky
🇨🇳 激励措施
🇸🇮 spodbude
🇮🇸 hvatning
🇰🇿 ынталандыру
🇬🇪 წახალისებები
🇦🇿 təşviqatlar
🇲🇽 incentivos
Word origin
The word 'incentive' originated from the Latin word 'incentivus', meaning 'setting the tune or inciting'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, the term evolved to refer to things that motivate or encourage action.