reward-n; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: payment or compensation in return for service

Commentary: REWARD[+quantity][+payment][+remuneration/+offer]
NOTE: implies the payment is always given for work completed.

Examples:
The salesman received a $50,000 bonus as his reward for exceeding his annual target.
Another reward of this company is six weeks of paid vacation.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: a reinforcement stimulus to guide behavior

Commentary: REWARD[+action][+response][+reinforcement]

Examples:
The rats receive a reward of a food pellet each time they strike the bar.
His reward for making such an impudent remark was a slap on the cheek.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 3: an offer for delivering or returning something

Commentary: REWARD[+quantity][+payment][+offer/+remuneration]
NOTE: does not imply the payment is always given, different from sense 1

Examples:
There is a $100,000 reward on his head, dead or alive.
She is offering a reward for the return of her diamond ring.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 4: a benefit or advantage gained

Commentary: REWARD[+state][+benefit]
NOTE: value or benefit broadly defined, not just financial

Examples:
Mary is enjoying the rewards of motherhood.
He has decided to pursue the greater risks and rewards of being an entrepreneur.
Pete finds no reward in playing one-upmanship at work.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5