Compensation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/

Definitions of compensation

noun something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury

Example Sentences

A1 I received compensation for my lost luggage.

A2 The company offered me compensation for the inconvenience.

B1 The compensation for the project delay was agreed upon by both parties.

B2 The compensation package included bonuses and benefits.

C1 The compensation scheme was designed to attract top talent.

C2 The CEO's compensation package was the subject of much debate.

Examples of compensation in a Sentence

formal The company offered a fair compensation package to its employees.

informal They gave me a decent amount of compensation for the extra work.

slang I got paid some serious cash as compensation for the inconvenience.

figurative His smile was the compensation for all the hardships he had endured.

Grammatical Forms of compensation

• past tense: compensated
• plural: compensations
• comparative: more compensation
• superlative: most compensation
• present tense: compensates
• future tense: will compensate
• perfect tense: have compensated
• continuous tense: is compensating
• singular: compensation
• positive degree: compensation
• infinitive: to compensate
• gerund: compensating
• participle: compensated

Origin and Evolution of compensation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compensation' originated from the Latin word 'compensare', which means 'to weigh one thing against another'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'compensation' has evolved to encompass the idea of making up for a loss or injury, as well as the act of providing payment or benefits in return for services rendered.