Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪˌtɔri/
adjective relating to or involving compensation, especially financial compensation
A1 She received compensatory time off for working overtime.
A2 The company offered compensatory benefits to make up for the low salary.
B1 The compensatory damages awarded in the lawsuit helped cover the medical expenses.
B2 The compensatory measures put in place helped improve employee satisfaction.
C1 The compensatory package included bonuses, stock options, and other incentives.
C2 The compensatory agreement reached between the two parties resolved the dispute amicably.
formal The court awarded compensatory damages to the plaintiff for the financial losses incurred.
informal He got some compensatory money from the company for the mistake they made.
slang She received some cash as a compensatory gesture for the inconvenience caused.
figurative His success in the new job was seen as a compensatory reward for his previous failures.
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