com·pen·sa·tion 
/ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/ noun
plural com·pen·sa·tions /ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/ noun 1 a [noncount] : something that is done or given to make up for damage, trouble, etc.
▪ The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation. ▪ She offered to pay for lunch as compensation for keeping me waiting. — see also workers' compensation
b [count] : something good that acts as a balance against something bad or undesirable
▪ Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations. 2 [noncount] US : payment given for doing a job
▪ annual compensation ▪ executive compensation
▪ The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation. ▪ She offered to pay for lunch as compensation for keeping me waiting. — see also workers' compensation
b [count] : something good that acts as a balance against something bad or undesirable
▪ Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations.
▪ annual compensation ▪ executive compensation
