Compensation

12 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Payment or benefit given to someone as recompense for loss, injury, or suffering. It can also refer to salary and benefits provided for work performed.

“The company offered generous compensation to employees who relocated for the project.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌkɒm.penˈseɪ.ʃən/

Syllables

com·pen·sa·tion

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Synonyms

paymentrecompenseremunerationreimbursement

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the 'TION' suffix and multiple 'O' vowels; 'COMP' is a common opening

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Scrabble

Worth 20 points; strategic for parallel plays with the 'P' on premium squares

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