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perquisite

 

[ หˆpษœหrkษชzษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prerrogativa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเคพเคงเคฟเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Voraussetzung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prasyarat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฒะฐะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przywilej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰นๆจฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท privilรจge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ privilegio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayrฤฑcalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠน๊ถŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชูŠุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝhoda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ privilรฉgium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰นๆƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ privilegij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forrรฉttindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า›ัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtiyaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.