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A bonus is an additional payment or benefit that is granted on top of an agreed base salary, price, or service. It can be used as an incentive to reward good performance, loyalty, or the achievement of specific goals, for example in a job, sales, or investment context. Bonuses may be paid in cash, shares, discounts, or other advantages. They can be one‑time or recurring and are often linked to measurable criteria such as profit, sales figures, or individual evaluations. In everyday language, the term can also refer more generally to any extra advantage or perk beyond what is normally expected.