commensurate
Meaning: Corresponding in size, extent, or degree; proportional or in proper proportion.
Commensurate is most often followed by 'with' — 'a salary commensurate with experience.' It indicates that two things are appropriately matched in scale or degree. The word is standard in job advertisements, academic writing, and legal contexts. It carries a formal tone and implies fairness or appropriateness of proportion. 'Incommensurate' (not matching) is its opposite, though 'disproportionate' is more commonly used.
Examples
- The salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. 提供的薪酬将与应聘者的经验和资质相称。El salario ofrecido será acorde con la experiencia y las cualificaciones del candidato.提示される給与は候補者の経験と資格に見合ったものとなる。제시되는 급여는 후보자의 경험과 자격에 상응하는 수준이 될 것이다.
- The punishment should be commensurate with the severity of the offence. 惩罚应与违法行为的严重程度相称。El castigo debería ser proporcionado a la gravedad de la infracción.処罰は違反の重大さに相応すべきである。처벌은 위반의 심각성에 상응해야 한다.
- Her level of responsibility was not commensurate with her relatively modest job title. 她承担的责任水平与她相对低调的职位名称并不相称。Su nivel de responsabilidad no era acorde con su modesto título de puesto.彼女の責任のレベルは、比較的控えめな肩書きとは釣り合っていなかった。그녀의 책임 수준은 비교적 소박한 직함과는 맞지 않았다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, academic, legal
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Late Latin commensuratus (equal in measure), from com- (together) + mensuratus (measured), from mensura (measure). The word entered English in the 17th century, initially in mathematical contexts.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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