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COMPENSATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Compensation.

How to pronounce compensation:

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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)
recompense
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defencedefence mechanismdefence reactiondefensedefense mechanismdefense reaction
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of compensating for service or loss or injury

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recompense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctionrectification
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPENSATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compensation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
COMPENSATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is COMPENSATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compensation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPENSATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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