CEFR C1

commensurate

Translation

相応の / 釣り合った / 見合った

Meaning

Commensurate means properly matching something in size, amount, level, or seriousness. It is usually used with with: pay commensurate with experience. Do not confuse it with consummate, which means highly skilled or to complete something.

Examples

  • 給与は経験に見合ったものになります。
    The salary will be commensurate with experience.
  • 罰は違反の重大さに相応でなければならない。
    The punishment must be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense.