compensating

Meanings

• verb

  making up for a loss or deficiency; offsetting a disadvantage or liability.

  - "The insurance company will compensate you for the damage to your car."
  - "She was compensated for her lost wages."
  - "The company compensated its employees with bonuses."

• verb

  providing something in return; serving to counterbalance or make up for something.

  - "The teacher compensated for the missed class with extra homework."
  - "The apology was a poor compensation for the hurt feelings."
  - "The comedian's jokes compensated for the long wait."

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Synonyms

acclimate , acclimatize , accommodate , accustom , adapt , guerdon , reimburse , accord , amend , appease , atone , equate , expiate , harmonize , indemnify , level , offset , reconcile , rectify , redeem , redress , remedy , remunerate , requite , resolve , restitute , restitution , square

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compensating
compensation , prestation , station , nation , frustration

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Variants

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compensate , compensated , compensates , compensating , compensative , compensator , compensators , compensatory

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Etymology

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From Latin compensare, from com- 'together' + ponderare 'weigh'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'compensating differential' refers to the additional pay given to an employee to compensate for working under less desirable conditions.

2. The concept of compensation has been a part of human society for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations had systems in place to provide compensation for injuries or damages.

3. In some countries, the concept of compensation is enshrined in the constitution, ensuring that every citizen has the right to seek compensation for any harm suffered.

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Related Concepts

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1. Damages: Compensatory damages are intended to put the injured party in the same position they would have been in had the injury not occurred.

2. Restitution: Restitution is a legal remedy that requires a person to restore something taken or to pay an equivalent value.

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Culture

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Compensating is a common concept in law, particularly in tort law, where a plaintiff is entitled to receive compensation for damages suffered. It is also used in various contexts, such as in insurance, employment, and business.

How to Memorize "compensating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of making up for a loss or deficiency.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compensating' with the idea of making things right or fair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Compensate' as an acronym for 'Coming to a fair settlement'.

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