compensation (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/
Definition
Money or other benefits given to someone for loss, suffering, or damage, or for work done.
Examples
The company offered generous compensation for the long hours the employees worked.
She received compensation for her injuries after the accident.
The victim was awarded compensation for the emotional distress caused by the incident.
How to Use compensation
- compensation for (prepositional phrase)
- To explain the reason or cause for which compensation is given. — "The compensation for the lost goods was inadequate."
- compensation package (collocation)
- The total amount of money and benefits offered to an employee. — "The job offer included a competitive compensation package."
- compensation claim (collocation)
- A formal request for compensation. — "She filed a compensation claim after the accident."
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