Compensated: meaning, definitions and examples
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compensated
[ ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd ]
financial adjustment
Compensated refers to the act of providing something, typically money or a benefit, to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury. It can also imply making up for a deficiency or disadvantage in another area. In employment contexts, to be compensated means receiving payment or benefits for work conducted. The compensation can include salaries, bonuses, or additional perks that acknowledge an employee's contributions.
Synonyms
indemnified, paid, reimbursed, remunerated.
Examples of usage
- She was compensated for her injuries from the accident.
- The employee was compensated with a bonus for exceeding sales targets.
- He received financial compensation for the damages to his property.
- The insurance company compensated the family for their loss.
Translations
Translations of the word "compensated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 compensado
🇮🇳 क्षतिपूर्ति
🇩🇪 entschädigt
🇮🇩 dikompensasi
🇺🇦 компензований
🇵🇱 wynagrodzony
🇯🇵 補償された
🇫🇷 indemnisé
🇪🇸 compensado
🇹🇷 tazminatlı
🇰🇷 보상된
🇸🇦 مُعوَّض
🇨🇿 kompenzovaný
🇸🇰 kompenzovaný
🇨🇳 补偿的
🇸🇮 kompenziran
🇮🇸 bætur
🇰🇿 компенсацияланған
🇬🇪 შესაძლებელი
🇦🇿 kompensasiya olunmuş
🇲🇽 compensado
Etymology
The term 'compensated' comes from the verb 'compensate', originating in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'compensare', which means 'to weigh together'. 'Compensare' itself is composed of 'com-' (together) and 'pensare' (to weigh). Initially used in contexts related to balancing accounts or weights, over time, the meaning evolved to include providing a counterbalance for loss or disadvantage. By the late 18th century, its application expanded into both legal and employment sectors, where it denotes remuneration or reparation. The word had built a substantial framework around financial transactions and worker rights, reflecting societal views on fairness and equity.