Compensations Meaning in English

word · lemma: compensation

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Definition

Compensations are payments or benefits given to make up for loss, damage, or work done. They can refer to money for employees or for people who have suffered harm.

Usage & Nuances

Plural 'compensations' is most common in business, legal, or HR contexts. Refers to multiple types or sources of payment (e.g., salary and bonuses as 'compensations'). In conversation, 'compensation' (singular) is used more frequently. Often appears with 'receive', 'seek', or 'offer'.

• Spanish: compensaciones - indemnizaciones
• Portuguese (BR): compensações - indenizações
• Portuguese (PT): compensações - indemnizações
• Chinese (Simplified): 补偿 - 赔偿金
• Chinese (Traditional): 補償 - 賠償金
• Hindi: मुआवज़े - क्षतिपूर्ति
• Arabic: تعويضات
• Bengali: ক্ষতিপূরণ - ক্ষতিপূরণের অর্থ - পারিশ্রমিক
• Russian: компенсации - возмещения - выплаты
• Japanese: 補償金 - 賠償金 - 報酬
• Vietnamese: khoản bồi thường - khoản đền bù - phúc lợi
• Korean: 보상 - 보상금 - 배상금
• Turkish: tazminatlar - karşılık ödemeleri
• Urdu: معاوضے - ہرجانے - تلافی
• Indonesian: kompensasi - pembayaran ganti rugi - tunjangan

Example Sentences

Different jobs have different compensations and benefits.

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Legal disputes over compensations can last for years.

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The workers received compensations after the accident.

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The company offers several compensations to its employees.

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She negotiated better compensations before accepting the job offer.

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The insurance policy includes several types of compensations in case of loss.

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