compensation compensation /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/

noun

1. () Something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)  ( compensation )
   something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
     The injured worker received compensation for the accident.
   The injured worker received compensation for the accident.
   
2. The act of compensating for service, loss or injury  ( compensation , recompense )
   the act of compensating for service, loss or injury
   
3. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors  ( compensation )
   (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors