pension
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pensions · pensioning · pensioned
Sense 1
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.
Khoản tiền hưu trí được trả thường xuyên như một quyền lợi
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Noun
Examples
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
A sum paid to a clergyman in place of tithes.
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
To grant a pension to.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To force (someone) to retire on a pension.
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.