COMPENSATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Compensation.
How to pronounce compensation:
US
Compensation - as a noun
Something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recompense16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defence13defence mechanismdefence reactiondefense11defense mechanismdefense reactionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of compensating for service or loss or injury
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recompense16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correction14rectification20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer."
"She received financial compensation for the damages caused by the accident."
"The athlete was awarded a hefty compensation for the injury he suffered during the game."
"Many employees feel that their compensation does not adequately reflect their hard work."
"The court ordered the company to pay compensation to the victims of the defective product."
Word Game Points
Is COMPENSATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compensation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPENSATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is COMPENSATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compensation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPENSATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is COMPENSATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compensation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPENSATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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