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Gratuity Definition & Meaning

gratuity
noun
  1. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
  2. an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation

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Frequently asked questions

What does gratuity mean?
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
What part of speech is gratuity?
Gratuity is a noun.
How many definitions does gratuity have?
Gratuity has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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