compensation
compensation
money paid for loss or damage
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compensation with Russian translation
compensation usage examples
Они потребовали компенсацию после того, как наводнение повредило их дом.
They asked for compensation after the flood damaged their home.
Работник получил компенсацию за потерянную зарплату.
The worker received compensation for the lost wages.
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compensation synonyms
What's the difference between compensation / reimbursement / refund / damages
компенсация — money paid for loss or damage
They asked for compensation after the flood damaged their home.
Они потребовали компенсацию после того, как наводнение повредило их дом.
the standard word for money paid because of loss, damage, or inconvenience
The company offered compensation for the damage.
Компания предложила компенсацию за ущерб.
payment back for money already spent, usually for expenses
Employees can request reimbursement for travel costs.
Сотрудники могут запросить возмещение командировочных расходов.
money returned to a customer after a purchase, payment, or overcharge
If the product is faulty, you can ask for a refund.
Если товар неисправен, вы можете попросить возврат денег.
money awarded by a court as compensation for loss or injury
She was awarded damages after the accident.
После аварии ей присудили денежную компенсацию.
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How to pronounce compensation and what this word means
compensation translation: компенсация. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce compensation
/ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃən/
compensation translation
компенсация
compensation examples
They asked for compensation after the flood damaged their home.
compensation transcription
/ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃən/, /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
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Questions about this word
compensation meaning: what does it mean?
money paid for loss or damage
compensation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
compensation is pronounced as /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
compensation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They asked for compensation after the flood damaged their home. Translation: Они потребовали компенсацию после того, как наводнение повредило их дом.
Is compensation part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, compensation (компенсация) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is compensation part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, compensation (компенсация) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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