compensation

Type: noun

Definitions: (noun) compensation is money, or something of value, given to somebody who has lost something or been harmed.

Examples: (noun) They are asking for compensation for the damage to their car. (noun) The towns should get compensation if the new factory pollutes the river.

Synonyms: nouns: benefit, repayment, allowance.

Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 3 D