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Honorarium vs. Stipend
Honorarium
/ˌɒnəˈrɛːrɪəm/Examples:
The speaker received an honorarium for her engaging lecture.An honorarium was provided to the volunteer consultant after the event.Although unpaid, she appreciated the honorarium for her efforts.
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Stipend
/ˈstaɪpend/Examples:
The intern received a modest stipend for his summer work.Professors often receive stipends for their research projects.Her stipend covers housing costs during her residency.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A stipend is often a fixed regular payment, not tied directly to the amount or quality of work done.
- Honorariums are typically payments given for services where no fixed fee is set or expected.
- Stipends are common in educational settings, like scholarships or internships.
- Honorariums are generally used in professional settings for guest speakers or consultants.
- Think of an honorarium as a gesture of appreciation rather than a formal payment.
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