HyperDic: premium

English > 6 senses of the word premium:
NOUNpossessionpremium, insurance premiumpayment for insurance
possessionpremiumthe amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value
possessionpremium, agio, agiotage, exchange premiuma fee charged for exchanging currencies
possessionpremiuma prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
possessionpremium, bountypayment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
ADJECTIVEallpremiumhaving or reflecting superior quality or value
premium > pronunciation
Soundspriy'miyahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > premium: 6 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving or reflecting superior quality or value.
Example"premium gasoline at a premium price"
BroadersuperiorOf high or superior quality or performance
English > premium: 6 senses > noun 1, possession
MeaningPayment for insurance.
Synonyminsurance premium
BroaderpaymentA sum of money paid or a claim discharged
Spanishprima de seguros, prima
Catalanprima
English > premium: 6 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningThe amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value.
Example"they paid a premium for access to water"
Broadervalue, economic valueThe amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
Spanishprima
English > premium: 6 senses > noun 3, possession
MeaningA fee charged for exchanging currencies.
Synonymsagio, agiotage, exchange premium
BroaderchargeThe price charged for some article or service
Spanishagio, agiotage, prima
Catalanagiotage, agiotatge
English > premium: 6 senses > noun 4, possession
MeaningA prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc..
Example"they encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage"
Broaderbonus, incentiveAn additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
prize, awardSomething given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
English > premium: 6 senses > noun 5, possession
MeaningPayment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military.
Synonymbounty
Categorygovernment, governing, governance, government activity, administrationThe act of governing
BroaderrewardPayment made in return for a service rendered
Spanishprima, recompensa
Catalanprima, recompensa

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