A1 noun Formal

compensation

/ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃən/

Compensation is money given to someone to make up for a loss, injury, or suffering. It can also mean the total amount of pay and benefits a worker receives for doing their job.

Exemplos

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1

The shop gave me a free gift as compensation for the delay.

The shop gave me a free gift as compensation for the delay.

2

The court ordered the company to pay compensation to the injured worker.

The court ordered the company to pay compensation to the injured worker.

3

I got a free pizza as compensation because they forgot my order.

I got a free pizza as compensation because they forgot my order.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
compensation
Verb
compensate
Advérbio
null
Adjetivo
compensatory
Relacionado
compensator
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'compensate' as a scale: you put 'money' on one side to 'balance' the 'loss' on the other side.

Quiz rápido

The airline gave the passengers money as ______ for the cancelled flight.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: compensation

Exemplos

1

The shop gave me a free gift as compensation for the delay.

everyday

The shop gave me a free gift as compensation for the delay.

2

The court ordered the company to pay compensation to the injured worker.

formal

The court ordered the company to pay compensation to the injured worker.

3

I got a free pizza as compensation because they forgot my order.

informal

I got a free pizza as compensation because they forgot my order.

4

Modern economic theories often analyze executive compensation structures.

academic

Modern economic theories often analyze executive compensation structures.

5

Our company offers a competitive compensation package including health insurance.

business

Our company offers a competitive compensation package including health insurance.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
compensation
Verb
compensate
Advérbio
null
Adjetivo
compensatory
Relacionado
compensator

Colocações comuns

financial compensation financial compensation
claim compensation claim compensation
receive compensation receive compensation
total compensation total compensation
workers' compensation workers' compensation

Frases Comuns

in compensation for

in compensation for

compensation package

compensation package

compensation claim

compensation claim

Frequentemente confundido com

compensation vs salary

Salary is just the fixed monthly pay, while compensation includes all benefits and insurance.

compensation vs restitution

Restitution is specifically returning something stolen or lost, while compensation is paying money to cover a loss.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about legal rights or work benefits. It is more formal than 'pay' or 'repayment'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'compensations' in the plural for money, but it is usually uncountable when referring to a sum of money paid for a loss.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'compensate' as a scale: you put 'money' on one side to 'balance' the 'loss' on the other side.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'compensare', meaning 'to weigh one thing against another'.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun when referring to money followed by the preposition 'for' can be used with the verb 'seek' or 'claim'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, 'workers' compensation' is a mandatory insurance program that provides help to employees injured on the job.

Quiz rápido

The airline gave the passengers money as ______ for the cancelled flight.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: compensation

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justice

A1

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verdict

A1

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trial

A1

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hearing

A1

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litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

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criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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