compensatory
kəmˈpɛnsətəri
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Definition of compensatory - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
balancingserving to compensate for something
  • The compensatory measures helped balance the budget deficit..
counterbalancing offsetting reparative
2.
paymentintended to recompense for loss or injury
  • The court awarded compensatory damages to the victim.
reimbursing reparative
3.
assistanceRaredesigned to help people with special problemsRare
  • The school offers compensatory education for students with disabilities.
corrective remedial
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Expressions with compensatory

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leave granted in place of extra pay for additional hours
She took Friday off as compensatory time after the late shift.
money charged to balance a loss or cost
The government imposed a compensatory levy on imported goods.
planned action taken to balance loss, harm or unfair disadvantage
The company introduced a compensatory measure to support workers facing wage cuts.
money given to make up for loss damage or reduced income
The company offered compensatory payments to employees affected by the restructuring.
rest period given to offset earlier extra or unsocial working hours
The company must provide compensatory rest after long overnight shifts.
money paid to make up for loss, hardship, or extra expenses
Workers received a compensatory allowance for living in the remote area.

Origin of compensatory

Latin, compensare (to weigh together)

Terms with compensatory included in their meaning

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compensatory
compensating for faults or deficiencies
compensatory feature
feature that compensates for faults or shortcomings
environmental responsibility
compensatory measure for carbon emissions through projects
compensatory
providing compensation or reward for efforts

Examples of compensatory in a sentence

  • Compensatory time off was given to the employees.
  • The insurance company offered a compensatory settlement.
  • He received a compensatory payment for the accident.
  • They implemented compensatory measures for the affected workers.
  • Compensatory programs are available for struggling students.

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  1. French:compensatoire, indemnitaire, ...
  2. German:kompensatorisch, ...
  3. Italian:compensatorio, compensativi, ...
  4. Spanish:compensatorio, indemnizatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:compensatório, de apoio, ...
  6. Chinese:补偿的, 补偿性的, ...
  7. Japanese:補償的, 補償的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْوِيضِي, مُساعِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפַצֶּה, מְשַׁלֵּם, ...
  10. Russian:компенсаторный, компенсационный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:компенсаторний, компенсаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:क्षतिपूरक, मुआवज़ाई, ...
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