incentive
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈsɛntɪv]
Word
Context: "motivation"
(noun) something that encourages or motivates someone to do something. It's like a reward or encouragement that makes you want to work harder or act in a certain way.
Example
The company offered a bonus as an incentive to help employees reach their sales goals.
Example
Without any incentives, many workers felt no motivation to improve their performance.
Example
What kind of incentive could we provide to make people more excited about the project?
Context: "economics"
(noun) a factor or reward that influences the decisions or behaviors of people or businesses. This can be money or other benefits that encourage people to take action.
Example
Lowering taxes serves as an incentive for companies to invest in new projects.
Example
High fees were a disincentive for many customers to sign up for the service.
Example
What incentives can we create to encourage more people to use public transportation?
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