Definition of compensation

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of compensation is as below...

Compensation (n.) A recompense or reward for some loss or service.

Lern More About Compensation

Recompensation :: Recompensation (n.) Recompense.
Wages :: Wages (n.) A compensation given to a hired person for services; price paid for labor; recompense; hire. See Wage, n., 2..
Lend :: Lend (v. t.) To let for hire or compensation; as, to lend a horse or gig..
Toll :: Toll (n.) A portion of grain taken by a miller as a compensation for grinding.
Payment :: Payment (n.) The act of paying, or giving compensation; the discharge of a debt or an obligation..
Satisfy :: Satisfy (a.) To answer or discharge, as a claim, debt, legal demand, or the like; to give compensation for; to pay off; to requite; as, to satisfy a claim or an execution..
Solatium :: Solatium (n.) Anything which alleviates or compensates for suffering or loss; a compensation; esp., an additional allowance, as for injured feelings..
Compensative :: Compensative (a.) Affording compensation.
Recompensation :: Recompensation (n.) Used to denote a case where a set-off pleaded by the defendant is met by a set-off pleaded by the plaintiff.
Reparation :: Reparation (n.) The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity..
Board :: Board (v. i.) To obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation; as, he boards at the hotel..
Full :: Full (Compar.) Abundantly furnished or provided; sufficient in. quantity, quality, or degree; copious; plenteous; ample; adequate; as, a full meal; a full supply; a full voice; a full compensation; a house full of furniture..
Wage :: Wage (v. t.) That for which one labors; meed; reward; stipulated payment for service performed; hire; pay; compensation; -- at present generally used in the plural. See Wages.
Restitution :: Restitution (v.) That which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroved; compensation..
Hostess :: Hostess (n.) A woman who entertains guests for compensation; a female innkeeper.
Recompense :: Recompense (n.) An equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return..
Schooling :: Schooling (n.) Compensation for instruction; price or reward paid to an instructor for teaching pupils.
Indemnify :: Indemnify (v. t.) To make restitution or compensation for, as for that which is lost; to make whole; to reimburse; to compensate..
Atone :: Atone (v. i.) To stand as an equivalent; to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime..
Boarder :: Boarder (n.) One who has food statedly at another's table, or meals and lodgings in his house, for pay, or compensation of any kind..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us