incentive

noun B2

Meaning

An incentive is something that motivates or encourages someone to take a particular action or behave in a certain way.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "incentive" with "incentives," which refers to multiple motivating factors.

Example Sentences

The company gave us a bonus as an incentive to work harder .
The company offered an incentive to improve employee productivity .
The company offers an incentive to employees who meet their targets .
What is the main incentive for employees to work harder ?

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