Incentive

Word INCENTIVE
Character 9
Hyphenation in cen tive
Pronunciations /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Definitions and meanings of "Incentive"

What do we mean by incentive?

Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort. noun

Serving to induce or motivate. adjective

Inciting; encouraging.

Setting fire; igniting; firing; incendiary.

That which moves the mind or stirs the passions; that which incites or tends to incite to action; motive; spur: as, pride is a powerful incentive. noun

Synonyms Impulse, etc. (see motive), stimulus, incitement, encouragement, goad. noun

Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulative. adjective

Serving to kindle or set on fire. adjective

That which moves or influences the mind, or operates on the passions; that which incites, or has a tendency to incite, to determination or action; that which prompts to good or ill; motive; spur. noun

Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages. noun

A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder. noun

A positive motivational influence noun

An additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output noun

Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Incentive

The word "incentive" in example sentences

Another incentive is the tax and duty-free importation of raw materials to be used for book publishing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"It's some incentive, but the incentive is always to win," Baker says. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Any extra incentive is a plus, and when you have a whole team that wants to shove Selig's Death Wish down his throat, it can only help. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Reimbursement for administering IV drugs is a percentage of the average sales price, what they call an incentive to prescribe a pricier version. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The second trend we see is further acceleration of demand and adoption of what we call incentive and engagement-based programs, working to really get more aggressive engagement of individuals in their proactive health engagement.

The "Compensation Disclosure and Analysis" report for 2010-2011, which outlines the new "short term incentive plan" approved by the board, indicates that BT chief executive Lorne Braithwaite, a veteran real estate executive, could receive a bonus equivalent to 50 per cent of his salary, provided the organization achieves specified financial goals. ❋ JOHN LORINC (2012)

The majority of the difference between 2011 and 2010 resulted from $1.5 million of increased costs related to the Company's short term incentive compensation plan, which is being accrued ratably over the full year in 2011 but which did not occur until the last four months of 2010, $0.4 million of increased salaries and wages and $1.6 million in increased stock based compensation expense.

This includes a fixed salary of $2 million a year, plus the option to participate in the company's short term incentive plan of a maximum cash bonus of an additional to $2 million a year in each of the first three full financial years of employment, provided performance targets are met. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Lottery officials say the bonuses, which they call incentive payments, are commonly used in private industry to help retain top staffers. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Much of what you call incentive pay is not incentive pay, it's a charade," Stiglitz said, noting that a lot of reported company earnings are "phantom profits." ❋ Unknown (2010)

What kind of incentive is this for those with aspirations? ❋ Joseph Harker (2010)

Your real estate agent’s main incentive is her 6%, i.e., to get your house sold as soon as possible. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But what incentive is there for the Republicans ever to become more sane, if obstruction works? ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Republicans have been denied all opportunities to offer amendments in the House; what possible incentive is there for them to “play ball?” ❋ Unknown (2009)

The incentive is only useful if it is applied to those who have the means to affect solutions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The incentive is only there if you really do stop torturing him if he tells the truth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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