Noun: incentive in'sen-tiv
- A positive motivational influence
"The possibility of a promotion was a strong incentive for her hard work";
- inducement, motivator
- An additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
"The sales team was motivated by the new commission incentive";
- bonus
Derived forms: incentives
Type of: payment, rational motive
Antonym: deterrence
Part of: incentive program, incentive scheme
Encyclopedia: Incentive