Return
Return noun - An increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property.
Usage example: if we buy better equipment, we'll be able to make the product faster, thus getting a better return on our investment
Wages and return are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wages" instead a noun "Return".
Wages
Wages noun - A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing.
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