commensurate — corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmenʃərət/
Korean meaning: 크기, 정도, 양에 있어서 상응하는; 비례하는
Korean pronunciation: 커**멘**셔릿
Example Sentences
- The CEO's massive bonus was hardly commensurate with the company's terrible performance this year.
- His cooking skills are commensurate with his ability to burn water.
- We offer benefits commensurate with industry standards.
commensurate
ADJECTIVE//kəˈmenʃərət//
corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate
The manager gives bonuses commensurate with each employee's performance
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From Latin 'commensurate', derived from 'com-' (with) and 'mensuratus' (measured), from 'mensura' meaning measure. It entered English in the late 16th century to describe things that are proportionate or corresponding in measure.
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“The CEO's massive bonus was hardly commensurate with the company's terrible performance this year.”
“His cooking skills are commensurate with his ability to burn water.”
“We offer benefits commensurate with industry standards.”
“The punishment should be commensurate with the crime.”
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