compensation

noun

com·pen·sa·tion ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce compensation (audio)

-ˌpen-

: the act of compensating : the state of being compensated

: correction of an organic defect or loss by hypertrophy or by increased functioning of another organ or unimpaired parts of the same organ

: a psychological mechanism by which feelings of inferiority, frustration, or failure in one field are counterbalanced by achievement in another

a(1)

: something that constitutes an equivalent or recompense

Age has its compensations.

Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations.

(2)

: payment to unemployed or injured workers or their dependents

receiving compensation from his employer

: payment, remuneration

working without compensation

compensational

ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shnəl How to pronounce compensation (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

-ˌpen-

adjective

Example Sentences

The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation. She offered to pay for lunch as compensation for keeping me waiting. Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations.

Recent Examples on the Web However the 25-year-old made out in terms of compensation, that was never the crux of this.

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 The jury will consider only the question of compensation because of an extraordinary default ruling against Jones last year by presiding Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis.

Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Some families wanted a memorial built there instead of selling the land for redevelopment, but the judge concluded that a fund made up of insurance proceeds alone would fall far short of adequate compensation for the victims.

Patricia Mazzei, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Survey participants were asked about their jobs and to rate their employers on a variety of criteria, including that safety of their work environment, competitiveness of compensation and opportunities for advancement.

Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Aug. 2022 Others see the new catchphrase as a tool employers may use against employees for not doing more work than their contract (and level of compensation) stipulates.

Jo Constantz, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 On the subject of name, image and likeness compensation for athletes, though, Allen is doing his best to keep the Hoosiers competitive.

Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 The settlement document was not made public by Los Angeles County Superior Court, but Vartazarian was able to confirm key details, including the amount of compensation, to The Times.

Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 The treatment of stock option compensation for employees of businesses is different for tax purposes and book purposes.

Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

compensation

noun

com·pen·sa·tion ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce compensation (audio)

: the act of compensating

in the civil law of Louisiana : the ending of mutual obligations between two people for money or quantities of fungible things usually by operation of law but sometimes by an agreement

: something that makes up for a loss

received compensation for the breach of contract

specifically : payment to unemployed or injured workers or their dependents see also unemployment compensation, workers' compensation

: payment for a thing of value tendered or a service rendered

the Senators and Representatives shall receive compensation for their services

U.S. Constitution art. I

单词	compensation
释义	compensation noun com·pen·sa·tion ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən -ˌpen- 1 a : the act of compensating : the state of being compensated b : correction of an organic defect or loss by hypertrophy or by increased functioning of another organ or unimpaired parts of the same organ c : a psychological mechanism by which feelings of inferiority, frustration, or failure in one field are counterbalanced by achievement in another 2 a(1) : something that constitutes an equivalent or recompense Age has its compensations. Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations. (2) : payment to unemployed or injured workers or their dependents receiving compensation from his employer b : payment, remuneration working without compensation compensational ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shnəl -shə-nᵊl -ˌpen- adjective Synonyms damages indemnification indemnity quittance recompense recoupment redress remuneration reparation reprisal(s) requital restitution satisfaction See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation. She offered to pay for lunch as compensation for keeping me waiting. Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations. Recent Examples on the Web However the 25-year-old made out in terms of compensation, that was never the crux of this. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 The jury will consider only the question of compensation because of an extraordinary default ruling against Jones last year by presiding Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Some families wanted a memorial built there instead of selling the land for redevelopment, but the judge concluded that a fund made up of insurance proceeds alone would fall far short of adequate compensation for the victims. Patricia Mazzei, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Survey participants were asked about their jobs and to rate their employers on a variety of criteria, including that safety of their work environment, competitiveness of compensation and opportunities for advancement. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Aug. 2022 Others see the new catchphrase as a tool employers may use against employees for not doing more work than their contract (and level of compensation) stipulates. Jo Constantz, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 On the subject of name, image and likeness compensation for athletes, though, Allen is doing his best to keep the Hoosiers competitive. Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 The settlement document was not made public by Los Angeles County Superior Court, but Vartazarian was able to confirm key details, including the amount of compensation, to The Times. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 The treatment of stock option compensation for employees of businesses is different for tax purposes and book purposes. Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see compensate First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing compensation workmen's compensation insurance unemployment compensation seek compensation workmen's compensation insurance unemployment compensation seek compensation Kids Definition compensation noun com·pen·sa·tion ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən 1 : something that makes up for or is given to make up for something else 2 : money paid regularly When the business was struggling, she worked without compensation. Medical Definition compensation noun com·pen·sa·tion ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən, -ˌpen- 1 : correction of an organic defect by excessive development or by increased functioning of another organ or unimpaired parts of the same organ cardiac compensation see decompensation 2 : a psychological mechanism by which feelings of inferiority, frustration, or failure in one field are counterbalanced by achievement in another Legal Definition compensation noun com·pen·sa·tion ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən 1 : the act of compensating 2 in the civil law of Louisiana : the ending of mutual obligations between two people for money or quantities of fungible things usually by operation of law but sometimes by an agreement 3 : something that makes up for a loss received compensation for the breach of contract specifically : payment to unemployed or injured workers or their dependents see also unemployment compensation, workers' compensation 4 : payment for a thing of value tendered or a service rendered the Senators and Representatives shall receive compensation for their services U.S. Constitution art. I compensation noun 1 as in reparation payment to another for a loss or injury a warehouse worker who received a large compensation for his crippling injury while on the job Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance reparation damages indemnity redress restitution remuneration punishment recompense reimbursement indemnification recoupment satisfaction retaliation settlement reprisal(s) repayment adjustment refund solatium atonement quittance punitive damages expiation requital amends 2 as in pay something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services fair compensation for his work on the project Synonyms & Similar Words pay payment salary reparation consideration remuneration reimbursement recompense wage(s) remittance indemnity adjustment settlement rental stipend repayment refund redress restitution outlay expenditure recoupment rebate overpayment deposit disbursement requital prepayment rent 3 as in paying the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services his generous compensation was greatly appreciated Synonyms & Similar Words paying payment giving remuneration reimbursement repayment remittance remitment rendering disbursement tendering prepayment overpayment paying off paying up Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonpayment underpayment
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