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commensurate

/kəˈmɛnsərɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does commensurate mean?

adjective

Having a corresponding or proportionate relationship; being of equal or similar value, size, or degree. Used to describe something that is in proportion to something else.

Example

"The salary increase was commensurate with the employee's years of service."

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