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Term: incentivize
Definition: Incentivize means to give someone a reason to do something by offering a reward or removing a punishment. It's like giving a treat to a dog for doing a trick or taking away a chore as a consequence for bad behavior.
Definition: To provide a reward or benefit to encourage someone to do something.
Example 1: A company may incentivize its employees by offering bonuses for meeting certain sales goals.
Example 2: The government may incentivize people to buy electric cars by offering tax credits.
These examples illustrate how incentivizing works by providing a positive outcome for a desired behavior. In both cases, the reward encourages people to take action and achieve a specific goal.