noun · formal
compensation
UK/ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃən/US/ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/com·pen·SA·tion
money or other payment given to make up for loss, injury, or for work done
Examples
“After the accident the company paid compensation to the injured worker.”
“Her compensation package included a generous pension scheme.”
“Many employers offer compensation for relocation expenses.”
Band 8 sentence
“The court awarded substantial compensation to the victims, citing long-term psychological harm as a factor.”
Collocations
- claim compensation
- compensation package
- financial compensation
Word family
Common mistakes
They received many compensations for the mistake.→They received compensation for the mistake.
I asked for compensation of my salary.→I asked for compensation for my loss.
Say it for a higher band
5pay→6salary→7+compensation
Synonyms
remuneration
reparation
Easily confused
remuneration
“The committee reviewed employees' remuneration and benefits.”
reimbursement
“Employees can claim reimbursement for business travel expenses.”
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