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

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At the time, film and TV writers were boycotting major studios and fighting for fair compensation.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this month, GameStop’s board of directors adjusted Cohen’s compensation package to give him extra incentive to boost the company’s market value and profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The County takes extremely seriously its obligations to provide just compensation to survivors. Preventing fraud is central to that commitment,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some firms say they are still owed compensation after these changes were made to their contracts.

From BBC

He has been criticised for the firm's decision not to pay compensation to victims until the inquiry has published its final report.

From BBC

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