transcription, транскрипция: [ grətju:ɪti, AM -tu:- ]
( gratuities)
1.
A gratuity is a gift of money to someone who has done something for you. ( FORMAL )
The porter expects a gratuity.
= tip
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2.
A gratuity is a large gift of money that is given to someone when they leave their job, especially when they leave the armed forces. ( BRIT FORMAL )
He is taking a gratuity from the Navy.
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