Compensatory Meaning in English

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Definition

Intended to make up for something lost, lacking, or wrong, often by providing a benefit or payment to balance the situation.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally in legal, medical, financial, and technical contexts. Common phrases: 'compensatory damages' (legal payment), 'compensatory time off' (extra leave for overtime). Often describes something that balances a deficit or harm.

• Spanish: compensatorio - de compensación
• Portuguese (BR): compensatório
• Portuguese (PT): compensatório
• Chinese (Simplified): 补偿的 - 补救的
• Chinese (Traditional): 補償的 - 補救的
• Hindi: मुआवज़े का - क्षतिपूर्ति करने वाला
• Arabic: تعويضي
• Bengali: ক্ষতিপূরণমূলক
• Russian: компенсационный
• Japanese: 補償的な
• Vietnamese: bù đắp - mang tính bồi thường
• Korean: 보상적인
• Turkish: telafi edici
• Urdu: تلافیاتی
• Indonesian: kompensasi - pengganti

Example Sentences

The company offers compensatory leave for weekend work.

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That bonus was really just a compensatory gesture after last year's pay freeze.

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Her compensatory skills made up for her lack of experience.

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He tried to use humor as a compensatory strategy when he felt nervous.

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He received compensatory pay after working overtime.

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The court awarded her compensatory damages.

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