superannuation
noun
Simple meaning
A retirement benefit fund, an accumulation of regular deductions from one′s wage or salary while employed and similar regular contributions from the employer.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
supɚˈænjəˈweɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
uncountable
The condition or of being superannuated; old age or obsolescence.
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A retirement benefit fund, an accumulation of regular deductions from one′s wage or salary while employed and similar regular contributions from the employer, usually administered by an independent entity; a pension.
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- “After a long career, he looked forward to receiving his superannuation payments.”noun
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