compensation
com.pen.sa.tion \ka:m-p*n-'sa--sh*n, -.pen-\ \-'sa--shn*l, -sh*n-*l\ n 1a1:
correction of an organic inferiority or loss by hypertrophy or by incr
eased functioning of another organ or unimpaired parts of the same organ
1a2: a comparable psychic mechanism 1b: adjustment of the phase
retardation of one light ray with respect to th at of another 2a: something
that constitutes an equivalent or recompense; specif :: payment to an
unemployed or injured worker or his dependents 2b: PAYMENT, WAGES -
com.pen.sa.tion.al aj