compensation
/ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/
com · pen · sa · tion
ˌkɒm · pɛn · ˈseɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. something given to make up for a loss
Significado en Español
compensación, indemnización
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bồi thường, đền bù
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “compensation”:
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A
penalty
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B
fine
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C
reimbursement
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D
punishment
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C — reimbursement.
“compensation” means n. something given to make up for a loss
Common questions about “compensation”
What does “compensation” mean?
compensation — n. something given to make up for a loss. In Chinese: 补偿，赔偿.
How do you pronounce “compensation”?
compensation is pronounced /ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: com · pen · sa · tion.
Is “compensation” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. compensation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
