Compensation
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkɒmpəˈnseɪʃən/🇺🇸 US/ˌkɑːmpəˈnseɪʃən/
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- 1.n.Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.
- 2.n.Something that counterbalances or makes up for an undesirable or lacking feature.
Examples
- ENThe court ordered compensation for the injured worker.
- ENHer enthusiasm was compensation for her lack of experience.