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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It is calling for a compensation scheme to cover interest on overdue payments, additional financial costs caused by delays and the distress and inconvenience suffered by pensioners.

From BBC

The government reconsidered the case after a new document came to light, but has again concluded no compensation should be paid.

From BBC

TotalEnergies had already lifted in October the force majeure it declared after the bloodshed and has sought compensation of $4.5 billion in cost overruns linked to the delay from the Mozambique government.

From Barron's

Baseball’s compensation structure in many ways resembles most other businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Starbucks' compensation committee recommended in September that the cap be replaced by a quarterly review of his personal flights, which was approved by board members.

From BBC

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