compensation
🇺🇸
/ˌkɑːmpenˈseɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/
noun
C1
Money or something given to make up for harm or loss
She received compensation for the damage to her car.
C1
Money paid to someone for their work
His compensation includes salary and benefits.
C1
Something good that makes up for something bad
The long hours are hard, but the good compensation makes it worthwhile.
translation
Money or something given to make up for harm or loss; Money paid to someone for their work; Something good that makes up for something bad
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compensations