pension

/ˈpɛnʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pensions · pensioning · pensioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khoản tiền hưu trí được trả thường xuyên như một quyền lợi

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Noun

Examples

Many old people depend on their pension to pay the bills.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A sum paid to a clergyman in place of tithes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khoản tiền trả cho một nhà truyền giáo thay cho thuế thập phân

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To grant a pension to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cấp hưu trí cho

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To force (someone) to retire on a pension.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ép buộc (ai đó) nghỉ hưu với lương hưu

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pension” mean?

An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

Is “pension” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.