Synonym: recompense. Similar words: compensate for, sensation, accusation, conversation, pension, transaction, comprehension, composition. Meaning: [‚kɒmpen'seɪʃn] 
n. 1. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors 3. the act of compensating for service or loss or injury.
n. 1. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors 3. the act of compensating for service or loss or injury. 
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1 He claimed compensation for loss of earnings .
2 They lodged a compensation claim against the factory.
3 Wilson was claiming compensation for unfair dismissal .
4 She got some compensation for damages.
5 They have a valid claim to compensation.
6 The injured party got some compensation.
7 He was paid a tax-free cash sum as compensation.
8 Compensation could be made by adjustments to taxation.
9 She received compensation from the government for the damage caused to her property.
10 It is conceivable that you may get full compensation, but it's not likely.
11 He received one year's salary as compensation for loss of office.
12 Compensation for lost or damaged mail will be handled by the postal service.
13 She is also claiming compensation for loss of earnings.
14 She is still pressing her claim for compensation.
15 The newspaper which libelled him had already offered compensation.
16 Victims of crime may be able to obtain compensation.
17 Haemophiliacs are seeking compensation for being given contaminated blood.
18 The court ruled that no compensation was due.
19 She received ￡7000as compensation for her injuries.
20 The court awarded Jamieson ￡30,(www.Sentencedict.com)000 compensation.
21 The compensation will be split between 140 claimants.
22 She was awarded ￡5,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal.
23 Workers who have been unfairly dismissed may claim compensation.
24 Compensation has cost the company a lot of money.
25 He's still fighting for compensation after the accident.
26 They will have to pay ￡5000in compensation.
27 You will need to seek professional advice about your claim for compensation.
28 The family has instructed solicitors to sue Thomson for compensation.
29 They faced interminable legal hassles if they wanted to claim compensation.
30 If the goods prove defective, the customer has the right to compensation.
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