English English Dictionary

compensation in English:

1. money that is paid to someone because of something that has been lost or damaged

English word "compensation"(money that is paid to someone because of something that has been lost or damaged) occurs in sets:

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2. payment for performance of work or for loss sustained

English word "compensation"(payment for performance of work or for loss sustained) occurs in sets:

Legal English

3. damages

She sued him for damages.

They demanded damages from the driver.

Our insurance policy covers various kinds of damages.

I claimed damages against him.

The following is thought to be one of the reasons stress damages the stomach's mucous membrane.

The damages are estimated not to exceed a million yen at the worst.

Will you pay off the damages in full on the dot?

The damages sought were in excess of one million dollars

Mrs Owen was ordered to pay damages of £6,000.

The contract specifies what happens in case of damages.

He was liable for the damage caused and as a result had to pay the damages.

He was vindicated in court and damages were awarded.

I will bring charges against you in Criminal Court and I will sue each of you personally for large, exemplary damages!"

We will be claiming damages totalling ...$ to cover the emotional distress that my client suffered.

Damages from the flood amount to ten million dollars.

English word "compensation"(damages) occurs in sets:

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4. salary

In terms of salary, that job is fantastic.

It's very unlikely that Tom will agree to work for that salary.

starting salary

He and his wife both work and his salary is lower than hers, so no wonder he is a hen-pecked husband.

During the probation period of my friend's new job, each month's salary is 3000 RMB; once the probation period has been fulfilled, each month's salary is 3500 RMB.

His remuneration consists of a base salary plus commissions.

Today, more and more people are changing jobs in order to get a better salary and higher social status.

Work is not only important for economic benefits, the salary, but also for social and psychological needs, the feeling of doing something for the good of society.

The person who eventually got the job was very happy. After all, he would receive an annual salary of £25,000.

As a psychotherapist, I earned a good salary and enjoyed a good life.

A base salary of eighty thousand the first year, plus bonuses.

He's already been offered a couple of positions but he tells me he's holding out for a better salary.

Meaning: a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee, especially a professional or white-collar worker. E.G. 'He received a salary of £24,000.'

She had a good salary, but she didn't like her boss.

The chicken feed I get for a salary is good for nothing.

English word "compensation"(salary) occurs in sets:

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5. reparation

The company had to make reparation to those who suffered ill health as a result of chemical pollution.

6. an amount paid to someone because they have been hurt or harmed

other words beginning with "C"

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