Definition of bonus Bonus

/bowˈnʌs/ - [bownus] - bo•nus

We found 12 definitions of bonus from 6 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: bonuses

bonus - an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
  incentive
  payment the act of paying money
  incentive program, incentive scheme a formal scheme for inducing someone (as employees) to do something
  premium a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.; "they encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage"
  dividend a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)
bonus - anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip"
  fillip
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= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bonus (Noun)
    Something extra that is good.
  • bonus (Noun)
    An extra sum given as a premium, e. g. to an employee.
  • bonus (Noun)
    One or more free throw s awarded to a team when the opposing team has accumulated enough fouls.
  • bonus (Verb)
    To pay a bonus, premium.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bonus (n.)
    A premium given for a loan, or for a charter or other privilege granted to a company; as the bank paid a bonus for its charter.
  • bonus (n.)
    An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits.
  • bonus (n.)
    Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • bonus
    A payment in addition to the amount contracted for.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • bonus
    bōn′us, n. a premium beyond the usual interest for a loan: an extra dividend to shareholders: an extra gratuity paid to workmen: a douceur or bribe. [L. bonus, good.]

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