incentive
gb/ɪnsˈɛntɪv/ us/ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
B2
Inglés
~ 7300
ösztönző, gazdasági ösztönző, pénzügyi ösztönző
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
ösztönző
B2
Patrón de uso:
an incentive for [someone] to [do something]
The company offered flexible hours as an incentive to attract new employees.
A cég ösztönzőként rugalmas munkaidőt kínált, hogy új munkavállalókat vonzzon.
Higher grades can be a powerful incentive for students to study harder.
A jobb jegyek erős ösztönzőt jelenthetnek a diákoknak arra, hogy többet tanuljanak.
Without any clear incentive, people are unlikely to change their habits.
The possibility of promotion is a strong incentive for her to stay with the firm.
They gave shoppers discount coupons as an added incentive to come back.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Money is a big incentive for many workers.
A pénz sok dolgozó számára komoly ösztönzőt jelent.
The teacher used a small prize as an incentive to read more books.
A tanár ösztönzőként egy kisebb jutalmat adott, hogy a diákok több könyvet olvassanak.
People need an incentive to save energy at home.
The chance to travel was an important incentive for him.
She has no incentive to finish the job quickly.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse “incentive” with “motivation.” “Incentive” usually refers to an external thing (money, a prize, a benefit) that makes you want to do something, while “motivation” can be internal (your personal desire). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: it is more natural to say “an incentive for workers to work harder” or “an incentive to work harder” than “an incentive for work harder.”
Significado
thing that encourages action
Colocaciones
provide an incentive
|lack of incentive
|strong incentive
|added incentive
|have an incentive to
|as an incentive
Sinónimos
motivation (More general; can be internal desire, not only an external reward.)
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inducement (Slightly more formal; often stresses a benefit offered to persuade someone.)
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encouragement (Highlights emotional or moral support rather than material rewards.)
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stimulus (More technical/formal; often used in economics or psychology.)
Antónimos
disincentive (A cost or negative factor that makes someone less likely to do something.)
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deterrent (Something that actively discourages or prevents an action.)
Temas
business
|work
|economics
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Something, usually a reward or good result, that makes you want to do something.
Something, especially a reward or benefit, that makes a person more willing to do something or to work harder.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
Patrón de uso:
an incentive for [group] to [do something]
The government introduced tax incentives to encourage investment in renewable energy.
A kormány adókedvezményeket vezetett be, hogy ösztönözze a megújuló energiába való beruházást.
Sales staff receive incentive pay if they meet their monthly targets.
Az értékesítők teljesítményprémiumot kapnak, ha elérik a havi céljaikat.
Economic incentives were used to attract foreign companies to the region.
The firm is redesigning its incentive scheme to better reward teamwork.
A new incentive program offers cash rewards to customers who refer friends.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The city gives tax incentives to companies that create new jobs.
A város adókedvezményeket ad azoknak a cégeknek, amelyek új munkahelyeket teremtenek.
Workers get a small bonus as an incentive if they reach the sales goal.
A dolgozók egy kisebb bónuszt kapnak ösztönzőként, ha elérik az értékesítési célt.
The government uses financial incentives to promote electric cars.
The company changed its incentive plan to increase worker performance.
Banks offer incentives to customers who open a new account.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use “incentive” when they mean a specific payment like “salary” or “wage.” An incentive in this sense is usually something extra or special (a bonus, tax cut, or program), not the normal pay. Another mistake is forgetting that many of these uses are plural in economics, as in “economic incentives,” not just “economic incentive,” when speaking about a system of several measures.
Significado
financial or policy benefit
Colocaciones
financial incentive
|economic incentives
|tax incentive
|incentive pay
|incentive scheme
|incentive program
Sinónimos
bonus (A specific extra payment, often one-time and tied to performance.)
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subsidy (A government payment to support a sector; narrower and more technical than general incentive.)
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perk (Informal; a small benefit or extra, often for employees, not always intended to change behavior.)
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tax break (A reduction in tax, a specific type of policy incentive.)
Antónimos
penalty (A financial or legal punishment that discourages certain behavior.)
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sanction (An official measure, often economic, used to pressure or punish, rather than to reward.)
Temas
business
|economics
|politics
|work
|finance
Definición
Extra money or a special rule from a company or government that tries to make people or businesses act in a certain way.
A financial benefit or specific policy measure, such as a bonus, tax break, or subsidy, designed to influence people’s or organizations’ economic decisions or performance.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
incentive
AFI
GB/ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
US/ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
Sílabas y acento
in - cent - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cent)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: incentive
- Plural: incentive, incentives
Familia de palabras
Forms
incentives
noun
Core family
incentivize
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
disincentive
noun
Advanced or less common
incentivization
noun
Expresiones
as an incentive
1/ˈæz ən ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
fixed phrase
given in order to motivate
Used to show that something is given or done to make people want to do something.
Ejemplos
- They offered free lunches as an incentive for staff to return to the office.
- The store gives loyalty points as an incentive to keep customers coming back.
economic incentives
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɪnsˈɛntɪvz/
fixed phrase
measures that guide economic choices
Money tools or special rules that governments or companies use to change how people and businesses act in the economy.
Ejemplos
- Economic incentives can encourage companies to reduce pollution.
- The report explains how economic incentives influence consumer behavior.
financial incentive
1/fɪnˈænʃəl ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
fixed phrase
money-based reward to influence behavior
Extra money or a money-related benefit that is given to make people act in a certain way.
Ejemplos
- They offered a financial incentive to employees who agreed to relocate.
- Without a strong financial incentive, few people will join the scheme.
incentive pay
1/ɪnsˈɛntɪv pˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
extra pay for performance
Extra money that a worker gets when they reach a goal or do very good work.
Ejemplos
- Many sales jobs include incentive pay based on monthly results.
- The company is reviewing its incentive pay policy to make it fairer.
incentive program
1/ɪnsˈɛntɪv pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
organized set of rewards
A formal plan with rewards, usually in a company or organization, to make people work or act in a certain way.
Ejemplos
- Their customer incentive program offers points for every purchase.
- The school started an incentive program to reduce student absences.
incentive scheme
1/ɪnsˈɛntɪv skˈim/
fixed phrase
planned system of rewards
A planned system that gives rewards to people if they act in a wanted way.
Ejemplos
- The new incentive scheme rewards staff for cutting costs.
- Managers hope the incentive scheme will improve customer service.
provide an incentive
1/pɹəvˈaɪd ən ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
fixed phrase
give something to encourage action
To give a reward or benefit so that people will want to do something.
Ejemplos
- Lower interest rates provide an incentive for people to borrow and spend.
- The government must provide an incentive for companies to train workers.
tax incentive
1/tˈæks ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
fixed phrase
tax benefit to encourage activity
A special tax rule or lower tax rate that tries to make people or companies do something, like invest or hire workers.
Ejemplos
- The government introduced tax incentives for companies that invest in clean energy.
- Homeowners can get tax incentives for installing solar panels.