Have you ever heard someone say “renumeration” when talking about payment or salary? Don’t feel bad if you’ve also used it before. It sounds close to the right word, but it’s actually incorrect. The correct word is remuneration. In today’s NRTC English, I’ll explain the difference between the two, show you how to use the correct one, and help you remember it easily.
What does “remuneration” mean?
Remuneration is a formal word that simply means the total payment or compensation a person receives for work or services. This can include salary, bonuses, wages, or even benefits.
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In short:
Remuneration = salary + bonuses + any other payment for work.
Examples:
- Her remuneration package includes a housing allowance and health insurance.
- The company offers competitive remuneration to attract skilled workers.
- Teachers in public schools often complain about poor remuneration.
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What about “renumeration”?
“Renumeration” is a misspelling and mispronunciation of the word “remuneration”. It is not correct. Some people mix it up because “numeration” (which relates to numbers) sounds familiar. But when talking about pay or salary, that’s not what we mean.
There is a real word called numeration, but it has nothing to do with payment — it’s about counting numbers or listing items in order.
So saying “renumeration” is like blending two different ideas — counting and payment — into a wrong word.
