noun
compensation
kom-puhn-SAY-shuhn
noun
1
Money or another benefit given to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.
"He received compensation after the accident at work."
"The settlement included compensation for lost wages."
2
Pay or reward given for work performed.
"Her compensation package includes a bonus and health insurance."
How to Use Compensation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA payment or benefit meant to balance out a loss, or simply someone's pay and benefits.
Common pairings
financial compensation
compensation package
seek compensation
Word Forms
compensations plural
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Etymology
From Latin compensatio, built from compensare, "to balance one thing against another."