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inducement

/ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/ /ɪnˈduːsmənt/

Meanings
noun
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state. In some contexts, this can imply bribery.

Examples :

"The promise of a new video game served as a strong inducement for the student to finish his homework early. "
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Related Words

Illustration itinerary

itinerary noun

/aɪˈtɪnəɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/

A written schedule of activities for a vacation or road trip.

"My family's itinerary for our summer vacation includes visiting the beach, hiking in the mountains, and attending a concert. "

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration overview

overview noun

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌvjuː/

A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.

"The teacher gave a brief overview of the chapter before starting the class discussion. "

Illustration justifies

justifies verb

/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪz/ /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪz/

To provide an acceptable explanation for.

"How can you justify spending so much money on clothes?"

Illustration background

background noun

/ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

"The lawyer had a background in computer science."

Illustration previous

previous noun

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ /ˈpɹivi.əs/

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

Illustration incentive

incentive noun

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

"I have no incentive to do housework right now."

Illustration electronics

electronics noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

"Electronics is a popular subject."

Illustration introductory

introductory adjective

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

Introducing; giving a preview or idea of.

"He enrolled in an introductory wine-making course."

Illustration contexts

contexts noun

/ˈkɑntɛkst(s)/ /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst(s)/

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

"In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped."

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "