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Stick and Carrot

Definition: The concept of using a combination of rewards (the carrot) and punishments (the stick) to motivate or influence others towards a desired behavior or outcome.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The principle of offering a combination of incentives and penalties to achieve desired results or to influence someone's behavior.

Example sentence: The manager used a stick and carrot approach to encourage the team to meet their sales targets, offering bonuses for high performance and penalties for underachieving.

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