Synonyms for
compensation
The act or principle of compensating.
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No Synonyms Found for Compensation

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All Definitions for Compensation

Below are all the dictionary definitions of compensation:

1The act or principle of compensating.
2Something which is regarded as an equivalent
3Something which compensates for loss.
4A recompense or reward for service.
5The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors
6The payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.
7An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.
8The relationship between air temperature outside a building and a calculated target temperature for provision of air or water to contained rooms or spaces for the purpose of efficient heating. In building control systems, the compensation curve is defined to a compensator for this purpose.
9The ability of one part of the brain to overfunction in order to take over the function of a damaged part (e.g. following a stroke).

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What are synonyms for compensation?

Common synonyms for compensation. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for compensation

Finding the right synonym for compensation helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "The act or principle of compensating.", compensation has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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