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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31 The workers were given 30 days' pay as compensation.
32 Lip-reading can act as compensation for loss of hearing.
33 She was awarded a puny ￡1,000 in compensation.
34 He prejudiced his claim by demanding too much compensation.
35 The jury awarded Tyler $1.7 million in compensation.
36 She collected ￡25 000 in compensation.
37 She had persevered in her claim for compensation.
38 The question of compensation comes into focus.
39 to receive ￡10 000 in compensation.
40 Tom was ordered to pay ￡300 as compensation.
41 Do I have any right to compensation?
42 He has dismissed an offer of compensation.
43 He is still pressing his claim for compensation.
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44 His claim for compensation was upheld in court.
45 They disallowed our claim for compensation.
46 This may affect your entitlement to compensation.
47 She received a cash sum by way of compensation.
48 The company deducted this payment from his compensation.
49 The talks foundered on the issue of compensation.
50 They could now face a court battle for compensation.
51 The trial judge dismissed her compensation claim.
52 They agreed to pay compensation without prejudice .
53 The money was small compensation for unfair dismissal.
54 They're also battling the government to win compensation.
55 He was given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay compensation.
56 The parents are seeking compensation for birth defects caused by the drug.
57 At the moment, the law on compensation is very much a grey area.
58 Did they get any compensation when they were dismissed from their jobs?
59 Free food was no compensation for a very boring evening.
60 Going to court to obtain compensation is a long process.
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