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incentive

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This word carries a strong sense of a reward or a carrot dangled in front of a person to trigger a specific action. It is frequently used in professional, economic, or psychological contexts to describe a calculated stimulus designed to influence behavior. While a motivation is an internal drive, an incentive is typically an external force or a tangible prize. It suggests a transactional relationship where the effort is exchanged for a specific gain, often appearing in corporate policy or government legislation.

Used when referring to a specific reward or a particular reason for acting, such as a bonus or a tax break.

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A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

"The company offered a cash incentive to increase sales."

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