Commensurating

/kəˈmɛnʃəreɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of commensurate; making something proportionate or adjusting it to be in proper relation with something else.

Etymology

Present participle of the verb commensurate, formed by adding -ing to the verb stem. From Latin commensuratus (measured together).

Kelly Says

In salary negotiations, HR is constantly 'commensurating' pay with experience and market rates—it's the professional way of saying 'trying to make the numbers make sense.'

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