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1
payment to another for a loss or injury
- a warehouse worker who received a large compensation for his crippling injury while on the job
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2
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
- fair compensation for his work on the project
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3
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
- his generous compensation was greatly appreciated
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 20 Sep. 2021.
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