compensation

Definition

  • noun: something that is done or given to make up for damage, trouble, etc.
  • noun: the act of 'compensating'
  • synonyms: alienation, amends, atonement

Examples

  • Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also 'compensations'.

  • She offered to pay for lunch as 'compensation' for keeping me waiting.

  • The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in 'compensation'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dustin is vice president and head of programing, and his % of the company will come from my end. Chris is director of publicity, and his compensation will depend on how much work he ends up doing. Any questions? ' Who are the girls? ' Sorry. They're Christy and Alice. ' Hi. (..)
    2010 The Social Network