compensation

[kom-puhn-sey-shuhn] / ˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən /

NOUN

repayment; rectification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowance benefit bonus coverage earnings fee indemnity pay payment payoff premium profit redress reimbursement remittance remuneration reparation restitution reward salary settlement stipend wage

STRONG

advantage amends atonement bread consideration counterclaim damages defrayal deserts gain honorarium indemnification meet quittance reciprocity reckoning recompense remittal reprisal requital salt satisfaction scale shake take

WEAK

recoupment take-home

Antonyms

STRONGEST

debt hurt loss penalty

WEAK

damage deprivation fine forfeiture

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That is 20% more than the median pay for experienced CEOs in the S&P 500, according to a Journal analysis of executive compensation data.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ratio of returns to compensation at Berkshire will probably never be as high as under Buffett, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is also concerned with total CEO compensation, which has implications for all companies, not just defense contractors.

From Barron's

He said on Dec. 22 that he planned to target defense contractors over stock buybacks, dividend payments to shareholders and executive compensation, with his comments coming at an event focused on new Navy warships.

From MarketWatch

He didn’t say whether he was referring to annual salaries, or full compensation packages, including stock options and bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal

compensation

Example Sentences

Related Words