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compensation

The word “compensation” has 4 syllables: com-pen-sa-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/

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In the thesaurus, “compensation” has 74 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for compensation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for compensation

Antonyms for compensation

Meanings of compensation

  • noun
    1. The act or principle of compensating.
    2. Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.
    3. The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.
    4. A recompense or reward for service.
    5. An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.
    6. The relationship between air temperature outside a building and a calculated target temperature for provision of air or water to contained rooms or spaces for the purpose of efficient heating. In building control systems the compensation curve is defined to a compensator for this purpose.
    7. The ability of one part of the brain to overfunction in order to take over the function of a damaged part (e.g. following a stroke).

Example Sentences

  • The company offered financial compensation for the damaged goods.
  • Employees expect fair compensation for their hard work.
  • She received compensation after the accident.
  • The court awarded compensation to the victims.
  • Overtime work comes with additional compensation.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to compensation, such as: adjustment, advantage, allowance, amends, atonement, benefit, bonus.

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