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redemption

redemption

3 3.9
Using saved points to get rewards like a free flight
  • noun
  • /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/
translation icon : canje
  • Rosa works on the coupon redemption side.
  • gift card redemption
  • a redemption program
  • redemption rate

So arguing with them, if you don't agree with them, you get cash back on redemption.

Examples

  • Platinums get whatever they want (basically), while everyone else gets availability, but at a much higher redemption rate.

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  • Did I want to pay the $32.50 miles redemption fee and go through with my booking?

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  • Earl, Harrah's new Reward Credit redemption program was better than I expected.

    Blog text (28)

  • Plus, Delta has fuel surcharges on nearly all international partner redemptions, while United has none.

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  • Some reward programs limit redemption through blackout dates and other sticky guidelines.

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  • Since the room rate there was approaching $500, I was getting about a penny a point, which I consider to be very good for Priority Club redemptions.

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  • Each dorm recycles glass, metal, paper, and cardboard and gathers soda cans for redemption programs.

    Academic text (2005)

  • You can use your loyalty points for a redemption at the store to get discounts on your next purchase.

  • During the promotional event, customers can enjoy special benefits with each redemption of their reward credits.

  • The airline allows you to make a redemption of your miles for flight upgrades or free tickets.

Synonyms

exchange
vsredemption
515 2.1

The act of giving something and getting something in return

is specifically about using accumulated loyalty points or vouchers for goods or benefits

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

to waste
∞ 1.0

To use or spend something carelessly and without good reason

Surface Forms

redemption singular
redemptions plural

Morphology

redemption = redeem (transparent) = redeem + tion

Productive nominalization of 'redeem' applied to the act of exchanging points or vouchers for goods or benefits.

Etymology

Redemption comes from the Latin parts re- ('again') and emere ('to buy'), so it originally meant 'to buy back'. Today we also use it for points or vouchers because to 'redeem' is to exchange those points to 'buy' goods or rewards.