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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91 The controversy centred on the issue of compensation for the victims.
92 We are prepared to go to court to get our compensation.
93 By way of compensation he offered to take her out for a meal.
94 The Court ordered Dr Williams to pay ￡300 compensation and ￡100 costs after admitting assault.
95 The company were forced to pay ￡5000 in compensation .
96 The court held that she was entitled to receive compensation.
97 The compensation of the spirit for the loss of his right hand has been allowed to stand outside the discussion of this time.
98 The court decided in Ms Smith's favour and she received compensation for unfair dismissal.
99 He didn't get any compensation because his insurance policy had lapsed.
100 If you're still not satisfied, you may be able to claim compensation .
101 He paid a sum of money as a compensation for the loss in the fire.
102 But a judge dismissed her compensation claim.
103 They've paid out $30,000 in worker's compensation claims.
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104 Can I claim compensation for this?
105 You may also be able to claim compensation.
106 Absenteeism and workers' compensation claims have fallen sharply.
107 The local people's claims for compensation from the chemical factory have so far been ignored.
108 I welcome that, as it is important that compensation should be made available where appropriate.
109 Their lawyers, who were awarded costs thought to be between ￡2m and ￡3m, estimate total compensation at ￡6m to ￡7m.
110 The compensation of greater freedom may hold fewer attractions when energy is diminished.
111 Voice over Ray's now waiting for the outcome of his compensation claim.
112 Now consider the arithmetic of compensation for personal risk as it applies to job-market choices.
113 After retiring from the Chiefs in 1995, he filed a workers' compensation claim for injuries dating back to 1979.
114 As compensation for his lack of height and pebble glasses, he was gifted with a charming smile and a friendly manner.
115 Some victims of police abuse received compensation in local civil trials.
116 Walter argues that the Convention guarantees compensation whenever a citizen is deprived of property.
117 In compensation, a jury had awarded Nicole US$2,200,000 in damages and a further US$5,300,000 in non-economic damages.
118 And workers' compensation payments to professional athletes would be offset by any payments available under a labor contract.
119 Compensation would be paid in the form of shares in newly privatized companies, or in annuities.
120 A suitable relocation compensation and benefits package also needs to be provided.
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