The act of compensating or the state of being compensated; something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury. noun
The company offered him a large sum as compensation for the injury he sustained at work.
She received compensation for the damages caused to her property during the storm.
The process of counterbalancing or making up for a deficiency or loss, often in a psychological context. noun
He used humor as a compensation for his shyness in social situations.
The athlete's rigorous training was a compensation for his lack of natural talent.
A mechanism by which some systems adjust to changes or imbalances, often used in technical or scientific contexts. noun
The thermostat provides compensation for temperature fluctuations in the room.
The engineer designed a compensation system to account for the machine's wear and tear over time.