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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

incentives

/ɪnˈsɛntɪvz/ noun · British & US
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What does incentives mean?

noun

Motivations or rewards that encourage people to do something, such as work harder or behave in a certain way. Incentives can be financial or non-financial, and are often used to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

Example

"The company offered bonuses as incentives to its employees to meet the quarterly sales targets."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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