compensation (EN)

noun

noun “compensation”

1. money or something else given to make up for loss, damage, or injury
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   After the car accident, he received compensation from the insurance company.
2. payment or reward for services or work
   The company offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees.
3. the act of balancing or making up for something; counterbalancing
   Her kindness was a compensation for her past mistakes.
4. (in finance) the cancellation of debts by mutual agreement between creditors and debtors
   The two businesses agreed on a compensation of debts to settle their accounts.
5. (in neuroscience) the brain's ability to adapt and regain functions after injury
   Through compensation, patients can recover abilities lost due to brain damage.