Perquisite: meaning, definitions and examples
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perquisite
[ หpษหrkษชzษชt ]
employment benefits
A perquisite, often referred to as a 'perk', is a benefit or privilege that is granted to an employee in addition to their normal salary. Perquisites can include things like company cars, free meals, or the use of company facilities. They are often provided to attract and retain employees or to recognize their service.
Synonyms
advantage, benefit, bonus, privilege.
Examples of usage
- One of the perquisites of working at that company is free gym access.
- Employees enjoy various perquisites, such as flexible working hours.
- Travel allowances are considered a common perquisite in many organizations.
Translations
Translations of the word "perquisite" in other languages:
๐ต๐น prerrogativa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเคพเคงเคฟเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Voraussetzung
๐ฎ๐ฉ prasyarat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะฒะฐะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ przywilej
๐ฏ๐ต ็นๆจฉ
๐ซ๐ท privilรจge
๐ช๐ธ privilegio
๐น๐ท ayrฤฑcalฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ํน๊ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงู ุชูุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝhoda
๐ธ๐ฐ privilรฉgium
๐จ๐ณ ็นๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ privilegij
๐ฎ๐ธ forrรฉttindi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััาััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ imtiyaz
๐ฒ๐ฝ privilegio
Etymology
The word 'perquisite' comes from the Latin 'perquisitum', which means 'something obtained by search or inquiry'. It is derived from the verb 'perquirere', meaning 'to seek thoroughly'. The term was adopted into Middle English in the 15th century, evolving into its modern form. It has been used in the context of benefits and privileges given to individuals, often in workplaces, emphasizing the idea that these perks are additional to the basic remuneration for services rendered. Over time, the term has become widely recognized in business and employment settings, especially as organizations seek ways to enhance employee satisfaction and loyalty.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,680 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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