Compensation Definition & Meaning
compensation
- noun
- something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
- (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
- the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
"Compensation" in song lyrics
See how compensation is used in real songs:
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"making reparations the logical compensation"
Elemental Zazen — Handcuffs -
"Looking for front run up that seem the only compensation"
Z-Ro f/ Lil' Keke — Sunshine -
"about emergency unemployment compensation"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with compensation
Usage tips for "compensation"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does compensation mean?
- something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
- What part of speech is compensation?
- Compensation is a noun.
- How many definitions does compensation have?
- Compensation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).