incentivization
noun
in·cen·tiv·i·za·tion
in-ˌsen-ti-və-ˈzā-shən 
: the act or practice of offering or providing someone with an incentive to do something : the action of incentivizing someone
Even with a clear picture of the extent and nature of the local doctor shortage, attracting additional doctors will not be easy, since doing so often necessitates moving them in from other areas … and necessitates incentivization.—
Brandon Mayer
Brandon Mayer… incentivization represents one of the most important attractions toward a certain type of casino brand. In most cases, they are the deciding factor since they represent a clear advantage for the players.—The Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) Times
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The lack of a true stake in modern capitalism takes incentivization out of the economy for young people entirely.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Is there enough incentivization for small businesses to produce Made in USA jeans?
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Is there enough incentivization for small businesses to produce Made in USA jeans?
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Incentivization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incentivization. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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