incentive
word
Definition
Something that encourages a person to do something or work harder, often by offering a reward or benefit.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business, education, and economics. Frequently used with 'financial', 'tax', 'strong', or 'extra incentive'. Different from 'motivation', which is the internal drive; 'incentive' is external. 'Offer an incentive' or 'provide an incentive' are typical collocations.
Example Sentences
There was an incentive for students to read more books.
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The company gave workers an incentive to finish early.
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A cash bonus is a common incentive in sales jobs.
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Without any real incentive, people just don’t try as hard.
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The government offered a tax incentive for buying electric cars.
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Sometimes just a little incentive is all it takes to get started.
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