stimulus
noun [ C or U ]
ECONOMICS uk/ˈstɪmjələs/ usplural stimuli uk/ˈstɪmjəlaɪ/something that encourages growth or causes activity:
a stimulus to sth We would support a further cut in interest rates as a stimulus to economic growth.
a stimulus for sth Tax cuts are the classic stimulus for a sluggish economy.
See also
fiscal stimulus
economic stimulus
monetary stimulus