Word Games Pro Dictionary

compensation

noun

The act of compensating for service or loss or injury

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
OM
Scrabble score
18
CEFR level
B2

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The act of compensating for service or loss or injury

noun

  1. Something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

noun

  1. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

Similar words

Synonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top