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defined contributions

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Describing a pension scheme in which an employer agrees to provide a pension payment or lump sum on retirement that is based on the combination of the employer's and employee's contributions to the scheme over the employee's working life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable

Qualifier: pensions

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