Associations to the word «Incentive»

Wiktionary

INCENTIVE, noun. Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
INCENTIVE, noun. A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.
INCENTIVE, adjective. Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.
INCENTIVE, adjective. Serving to kindle or set on fire.

Dictionary definition

INCENTIVE, noun. A positive motivational influence.
INCENTIVE, noun. An additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn