Meaning of the word commensurately in English

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commensurately

US /kəˈmen.sjɚ.ət.li/
UK /kəˈmen.ʃə.rət.li/

Adverb

in a corresponding or proportionate degree

Example:
His salary increased commensurately with his responsibilities.
The reward will be given commensurately with the effort put in.