Definition of Compensate
Compensate
com·pen·sate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make up for something, such as a loss or injury, by providing something else.
e.g. The company will compensate employees for their overtime work.
(verb)
to make equal, level or fair; to make up for something lacking;
e.g. The team hopes to compensate in other criteria to earn back some points.
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