incentive

Elementary

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

noun
a reward or benefit that motivates someone to take a particular action

incentive in a sentence

  • “The company offered an incentive program to encourage its employees to meet their sales targets.”
  • “The government offers special tax incentives for entrepreneurs.”
  • “The company is offering a special low price as an added incentive for new customers.”

What does “incentive” mean?

incentive (noun) means a reward or benefit that motivates someone to take a particular action. It is pronounced /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "incentive" mean?
incentive (noun) means: a reward or benefit that motivates someone to take a particular action
How do you pronounce "incentive"?
"incentive" is pronounced /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "incentive" in a sentence?
Here is "incentive" used in a sentence: The company offered an incentive program to encourage its employees to meet their sales targets.

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