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merit bonus

[/ˈmɛrɪt ˈboʊnəs/]
nounpl: merit bonuses
bônus por mérito
1. A financial reward or additional payment given to an employee based on their performance, achievements, or contributions to the organization
She received a merit bonus for exceeding her sales targets this quarter.
Ela recebeu um bônus por mérito por ter superado suas metas de vendas neste trimestre.
2. A performance-based incentive designed to recognize and reward exceptional work quality or productivity
The company distributes merit bonuses annually to top performers.
A empresa distribui bônus por mérito anualmente aos melhores desempenhos.
NYC Slang
bonus check
Synonyms
performance bonusincentive bonusperformance incentiveachievement bonus
Antonyms
penaltyfinedemotion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bônus por mérito
Most common term used in Brazilian corporate environments
São Paulo
bônus de desempenho
Alternative term frequently used in major business centers
Portugal
bónus de mérito
Portuguese spelling with accent on 'o'; used in performance management contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn one's stripes
go the extra mile
put in the work
reward for hard work
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