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compensation

/ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/
com · pen · sa · tion ˌkɒm · pɛn · ˈseɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. something given to make up for a loss
中文释义
补偿,赔偿
Significado en Español
compensación, indemnización
한국어 뜻
보상, 배상
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bồi thường, đền bù
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Example Sentence

He received compensation for the damaged goods.

他因受损商品获得了赔偿。

Synonyms
reimbursement restitution payment
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “compensation”:

  1. A penalty
  2. B fine
  3. C reimbursement
  4. D punishment
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C — reimbursement. “compensation” means n. something given to make up for a loss

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The airline offered some money as ______ for the very long delay.

  1. A penalty
  2. B insult
  3. C compensation
  4. D fine
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C — compensation. “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.

How do you use “compensation” in a sentence?

He received compensation for the damaged goods. (他因受损商品获得了赔偿。)

What are synonyms for “compensation”?

reimbursement, restitution, payment — all close in meaning to compensation (n. something given to make up for a loss).

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.

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