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Meaning of the word gratuity in English

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gratuity

US /ɡrəˈtuː.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɡrəˈtuː.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

a small payment, especially one given to a servant or attendant for a service; a tip

Example:
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The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
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A 15% gratuity was added to the bill.
Synonym:
tipbonuspresentgiftreward
2.

a payment made to an employee at the end of a period of employment, especially on retirement, as a recognition of service

Example:
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Upon retirement, he received a substantial gratuity from the company.
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The company offers a generous gratuity package to long-serving employees.
Synonym:
severance paypensionbonusallowancepayment
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