Compensating Meaning in English

word · lemma: compensate

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Definition

Doing something to make up for a loss, mistake, or disadvantage; providing a balance for something that is missing or lacking.

Usage & Nuances

More common in formal, technical, or business contexts. Often used with 'for' (compensating for...). Can describe both actions and adjustments in machines or systems. Not usually used casually in everyday speech.

• Spanish: compensar - compensando
• Portuguese (BR): compensar - compensando
• Portuguese (PT): compensar - a compensar
• Chinese (Simplified): 补偿 - 赔偿（行动）
• Chinese (Traditional): 補償 - 賠償（行動）
• Hindi: मुआवज़ा देना - भरपाई करना
• Arabic: تعويض - يعوض
• Bengali: ক্ষতিপূরণ করা - সামঞ্জস্য করা
• Russian: компенсировать - возмещать
• Japanese: 補う - 埋め合わせをする
• Vietnamese: bù đắp - đền bù
• Korean: 보상하다 - 메우다
• Turkish: telafi etmek - dengelemek
• Urdu: تلافی کرنا - معاوضہ دینا
• Indonesian: mengkompensasi - mengganti

Example Sentences

She is compensating for her absence by working extra hours.

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The team is compensating for the loss of a player.

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He is compensating by helping more at home.

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After missing the bus, Sarah tried compensating by walking faster.

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The company is compensating for lower sales with more advertising.

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Sometimes people start compensating for insecurity by acting overly confident.

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