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   Com·pen·sa·tion

   /ˌkämpənˈsāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering: "seeking compensation for injuries suffered at work"
   • ▪ the action or process of awarding someone money as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering: "the compensation of victims"
   • ▪ the money received by an employee from an employer as a salary or wages.
   • ▪ something that counterbalances or makes up for an undesirable or unwelcome state of affairs: "the gray streets of London were small compensation for the loss of her beloved Africa"
   • ▪ the process of concealing or offsetting a psychological difficulty by developing in another direction.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin compensatio(n-), from the verb compensare ‘weigh against’ (see compensate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. compensational adjective

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Compensation Meaning. Compensation is the total rewards, including monetary and non-monetary, that employees receive in exchange for their work and contributions to an organization. It aims to attract, retain, and motivate talented individuals by aligning their efforts with the organization’s objectives.

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   What Is The Definition Of Compensation? Compensation is defined as the payments you give to your employees in exchange for their contributions to your business—for example, their time, expertise, knowledge, or skills.

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   Definition of compensation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   compensation meaning, definition, what is compensation: money paid to someone because they have ...: Learn more.

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   a (1) : something that constitutes an equivalent or recompense. Age has its compensations. Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations. (2) : payment to unemployed or injured workers or their dependents. receiving compensation from his employer. b. : payment, remuneration.

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   an action, adjustment, or counterbalancing that makes up for something unfortunate. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024. com•pen•sa•tion (kom′pən sā′ shən), n. the act or state of compensating. the state of being compensated.

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   Legal Definition of Compensation: Remuneration for Services Rendered. As a business owner, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the legal definition of compensation. In simple terms, compensation refers to the remuneration or payment made to an individual for the services they have rendered.