What does remunerating mean?
“Remunerating” means that something provides a worthwhile financial return, especially through payment for work or services. It can describe employment, a position, an activity, or an arrangement, as in “a remunerating consultancy.” The word carries a formal, businesslike tone and emphasizes financial reward rather than personal satisfaction, although it may also suggest that the work is well paid. “Remunerative” is the more usual adjective for something inherently profitable, while “remunerating” can suggest an activity or role that is actively producing income. In everyday speech, “well-paid” or “lucrative” may sound more natural.
adjectiveProviding or yielding payment or financial reward; profitable or lucrative.
- Providing or yielding payment or financial reward; profitable or lucrative.
"The company offers a remunerating position to candidates with exceptional technical skills."
"She accepted a remunerating consultancy with a global technology company."
"The scheme proved highly remunerating after demand for its products increased."
“Remunerating” joins the idea of payment with the present participle: it describes work that is actively paying off.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does remunerating come from?
The word comes from Latin remunerare, meaning “to reward” or “to pay back,” which was based on the root munus, meaning “gift” or “service.” English borrowed the related forms “remunerate,” “remuneration,” and “remunerative,” and “remunerating” is the present participle of “remunerate” used adjectivally.
How remunerating is actually used
Formal or professional in tone. “Remunerating” is less common than “remunerative” and is frequently used in employment and business contexts.
Easily confused with remunerating
“Remunerative” is the standard adjective meaning profitable or financially rewarding, while “remunerating” more often describes work or activity that provides payment.