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Term: Stipend

Noun:

1. A fixed or regular payment, often given to a student or an intern, typically to cover living expenses or to support them during a period of study or training.

Sample Sentence:

She received a monthly stipend from the university to cover her living expenses while pursuing her Ph.D.

Noun:

2. A regular or scheduled payment, especially to a clergyman or an officer in the military.

Sample Sentence:

The church provides a modest stipend to the pastor to support his livelihood.

Noun:

3. An allowance or salary provided to a trainee or apprentice working in a professional field.

Sample Sentence:

The medical intern was grateful for the stipend received during their residency.

Verb:

1. (rare usage) To provide or pay a stipend.

Sample Sentence:

The foundation stipended the researcher for their valuable contribution to the field of environmental studies.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or involving the payment of a stipend.

Sample Sentence:

The students submitted stipend requests to the financial aid office.