an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
A voluntary payment above the stated cost of a product or service given in appreciation for the service rendered A tip
Also known as co-op or honorarium Money given to respondents of a study Usually given when the interview is longer than a few minutes, respondents are asked to travel or take part in more than one phase of research, or respondents are business professionals
Something voluntarily given in return for a favor or service, as a recompense or acknowledgment
An item that is $20 00 or less in value and is restricted to persons NOT employed by the United States e g , foreign business partners
A gratuity is a large gift of money that is given to someone when they leave their job, especially when they leave the armed forces. He is taking a gratuity from the Navy