Compensation
Definition
(noun) Payment or reward given to someone for loss, damage, or effort
Examples
“Workers are seeking fair compensation for the extra hours they worked.”
“He asked for compensation after the roof leaked.”
“Compensation came through last Friday.”
“The hotel offered compensation for the broken lamp and the ruined shirt.”
“After Maria missed two shifts, her manager docked part of her compensation.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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