Stipend

  • 11stipend — n. 1) to receive a stipend 2) to pay a stipend 3) a modest stipend (to live on a modest stipend) * * * [ staɪpend] to pay a stipend to receive a stipend a modest stipend (to live on a modest stipend) …

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  • 12Stipend — A stipend is a form of salary, such as for an internship or apprenticeship. It is often distinct from a wage or a salary because it does not necessarily represent payment for work performed, instead it represents a payment that enables somebody… …

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  • 13Stipend — A predetermined amount of money that is provided periodically to help offset expenses. Stipends are often provided to those who are ineligible to receive a regular salary in exchange for the duties they perform, such as interns. A stipend is… …

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  • 14stipend — [[t]sta͟ɪpend[/t]] stipends 1) N COUNT A stipend is a sum of money that is paid regularly, especially to a magistrate or a member of the clergy, as a salary or for their living expenses. [mainly BRIT] Syn: allowance 2) N COUNT A stipend is a sum… …

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  • 15stipend — UK [ˈstaɪpend] / US [ˈstaɪˌpend] noun [countable] Word forms stipend : singular stipend plural stipends money paid regularly to someone, especially a priest …

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  • 16stipend — noun /ˈstaɪpɛnd/ a fixed payment, generally small and occurring at regular intervals; a modest allowance My stipend for doing public service is barely enough to cover living expenses. Syn: allowance …

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  • 17stipend —   n. salary.    ♦ stipendiary, n. & a. (person) receiving stipend …

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  • 18stipend — n. a fixed regular allowance or salary, esp. paid to a clergyman. Etymology: ME f. OF stipend(i)e or L stipendium f. stips wages + pendere to pay …

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  • 19stipend — noun Etymology: Middle English, alteration of stipendy, from Latin stipendium, from stip , stips gift + pendere to weigh, pay Date: 15th century a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses …

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  • 20stipend — stipendless, adj. /stuy pend/, n. 1. a periodic payment, esp. a scholarship or fellowship allowance granted to a student. 2. fixed or regular pay; salary. [1400 50; late ME stipendie < L stipendium soldier s pay, syncopated var. of *stipipendium …

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