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Persian Learner Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
Incentive vs encouragement
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What is the difference between incentive and encouragement? In which situations should we use each?
What is the difference between incentive and encouragement? In which situations should we use each?
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Hi Persian Learner, "Incentive" is a countable noun for a specific mechanism which has the effect (intentional or otherwise) of encouraging positive behaviour. An example of a "financial incentive" could be a bonus received if a worker reaches a certain performance level. g.
- Hi Persian Learner, "Incentive" is a countable noun for a specific mechanism which has the effect (intentional or otherwise) of encouraging positive behaviour.
- An example of a "financial incentive" could be a bonus received if a worker reaches a certain performance level.
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- a back-to-work financial bonus, or penalties for failure to look for work.
- "Encouragement" is usually an uncountable noun to describe the moral support provided by someone or something to help you achieve a goal.
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Hi Persian Learner,
"Incentive" is a countable noun for a specific mechanism which has the effect (intentional or otherwise) of encouraging positive behaviour.
An example of a "financial incentive" could be a bonus received if a worker reaches a certain performance level.
Governments often provide incentives to encourage unemployed people to find work e.g. a back-to-work
"Incentive" is a countable noun for a specific mechanism which has the effect (intentional or otherwise) of encouraging positive behaviour.
An example of a "financial incentive" could be a bonus received if a worker reaches a certain performance level.
Governments often provide incentives to encourage unemployed people to find work e.g. a back-to-work
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Hi!
As far as I understand these notions,
'incentive' means smth. material, a thing, a sum of money etc., a process which can motivate you to do smth.
'Encouragement' is usually a verbal motivation, the words of support from people.
'Printing, in fact, has supplied a great incentive to the development of literature, the output has increased enormously, and will dou
As far as I understand these notions,
'incentive' means smth. material, a thing, a sum of money etc., a process which can motivate you to do smth.
'Encouragement' is usually a verbal motivation, the words of support from people.
'Printing, in fact, has supplied a great incentive to the development of literature, the output has increased enormously, and will dou
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