compensation

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Something, typically money, given or received in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Framework senses

4 senses across 2 frameworks

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 20121 senseview framework →

§1: Something, typically money, given or received in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →

§1: the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
§2: something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
§3: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors