To incentivize
Example: They incentivize behavior through targeted policy measures
Definition
"To incentivize" means to provide someone with a motive or reward to encourage a particular behavior or action, often used in contexts like business or policy where motivating specific outcomes is important.
Etymology
The word "to incentivize" comes from the noun "incentive," which derives from the Latin 'incentivum,' meaning 'something that sets the tune or incites.' The verb form developed in modern English to describe the act of creating incentives, especially in economic and organizational contexts.
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"To incentivize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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