compensation

[kom-puhn-sey-shuhn] / ˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən /

NOUN

repayment; rectification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowance benefit bonus coverage earnings fee indemnity pay payment payoff premium profit redress reimbursement remittance remuneration reparation restitution reward salary settlement stipend wage

STRONG

advantage amends atonement bread consideration counterclaim damages defrayal deserts gain honorarium indemnification meet quittance reciprocity reckoning recompense remittal reprisal requital salt satisfaction scale shake take

WEAK

recoupment take-home

Antonyms

STRONGEST

debt hurt loss penalty

WEAK

damage deprivation fine forfeiture

Example Sentences

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Starbucks said the two moves should increase baristas’ compensation by an estimated 5% to 8% on top of their current pay, though that depends partly on how much customers choose to tip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

According to the CalSTRS website, approximately 10% of a California educator’s gross annual compensation is invested into CalSTRS’ pension fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The vendors that provide such services also offer tools that are built to set bonus or incentive compensation, according to the report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The rule would be in effect for one year only and would be triggered if the NFL and NFL Referees Assn. cannot agree on the fundamental issues of accountability, compensation and working conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

By then, Morrison had recanted his confession, shifting his allegiance yet again in the hope of securing compensation from Hale.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

compensation

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