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    Compensation

    US /ˌkɑmpənˈseʃən/

    ・

    UK /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/

    A2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(Money) given or received as payment for loss
    Did you get any compensation from the airline for the delayed flight?
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A psychological strategy of counteracting, real or imagined, personal defects and weaknesses by emphasizing desirable traits.
    In psychology, compensation is a defense mechanism used to cover up weaknesses.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(electricity) The modification of an electrical circuit to improve its performance.
    The power grid uses compensation techniques to improve stability.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The combination of money and other benefits that an employee receives for doing their job
    The compensation package includes salary and benefits.

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    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • Marianne's other books include The Law of Divine Compensation, The Age of Miracles, Everyday Grace, A Woman's Worth, Illuminata, Healing the Soul of America, A Course in Weight Loss, The Gift of Change, and

      Marianne's other books include The Law of Divine Compensation, The Age of Miracles, Everyday Grace, A Woman's Worth, Illuminata, Healing the Soul of America, A Course in Weight Loss, The Gift of Change, and

    • Marianne's other books include The Law of Divine Compensation, The Age of Miracles,

      Marianne's other books include The Law of Divine Compensation, The Age of Miracles,

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has been delayed and the family fear that

      to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has been delayed and the family fear that

    • in this tragic case. As my hon. Friend knows, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

      in this tragic case. As my hon. Friend knows, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

    B1

    What is Coachella? History, facts, and more!

    04:23What is Coachella? History, facts, and more!
    • One of the reasons that they were able to survive was that some of these major headliners agreed to receive what's called deferred compensation, when Goldenvoice was able to actually pay them.

      One of the reasons that they were able to survive was that some of these major headliners agreed to receive what's called deferred compensation, when Goldenvoice was able to actually pay them.

    • agreed to receive what’s called deferred compensation, when Goldenvoice was able to

      agreed to receive what’s called deferred compensation, when Goldenvoice was able to

    B1

    How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status

    12:13How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status
    • Employees often got a good portion of their compensation paid out in stock options.

      Employees often got a good portion of their compensation paid out in stock options.

    B1

    The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror

    09:28The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror
    • Because it was a natural disaster, the government was able to pay a lesser amount of compensation to many survivors, or outright deny compensation claims in some cases.

      Because it was a natural disaster, the government was able to pay a lesser amount of compensation to many survivors, or outright deny compensation claims in some cases.

    • Because it was a natural disaster, the government was able to pay a lesser amount of compensation to many survivors, or outright deny compensation claims in some cases.

      Because it was a natural disaster, the government was able to pay a lesser amount of compensation to many survivors, or outright deny compensation claims in some cases.

    B1

    The Color Temperature Paradox

    04:22The Color Temperature Paradox
    • Color temperature in cameras should really be called color temperature compensation.

      Color temperature in cameras should really be called color temperature compensation.

    • Color temperature in cameras should really be called "color temperature compensation." Or maybe we should ditch temperature altogether and just call it "what color are your lights?" Because it's all about trying to get an object to look the color that object typically looks to human eyes, independent of the color of the light falling on it.

      Color temperature in cameras should really be called "color temperature compensation." Or maybe we should ditch temperature altogether and just call it "what color are your lights?" Because it's all about trying to get an object to look the color that object typically looks to human eyes, independent of the color of the light falling on it.

    B1

    Why are some countries banning surrogacy? - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service

    18:25Why are some countries banning surrogacy? - The Global Story podcast,  BBC World Service
    • So to break it down, first of all, there's compensation for the surrogate and that varies.

      So to break it down, first of all, there's compensation for the surrogate and that varies.

    • So if you were to break it down, first of all, there's compensation for the surrogate.

      So if you were to break it down, first of all, there's compensation for the surrogate.

    B1

    8 Internal Medicine Subspecialties Explained

    11:458 Internal Medicine Subspecialties Explained
    • As for compensation.

      As for compensation.

    • As for compensation, pulmonary and critical care physicians also rank fourth among IM subspecialties, averaging about $378,000 a year.

      As for compensation, pulmonary and critical care physicians also rank fourth among IM subspecialties, averaging about $378,000 a year.

    B2

    How one of Japan's largest insurers is pivoting to serve an aging population

    15:00How one of Japan's largest insurers is pivoting to serve an aging population
    • We have to change compensation, the performance, the structure.

      We have to change compensation, the performance, the structure.

    • We have to change compensation, the performance, the structure.

      We have to change compensation, the performance, the structure.

    B1

    Is The Match Unfair? The Residency Antitrust Probe Explained.

    10:20Is The Match Unfair? The Residency Antitrust Probe Explained.
    • This could lead to greater variation in resident compensation and program offerings, potentially attracting residents to underserved areas with higher pay or incentives.

      This could lead to greater variation in resident compensation and program offerings, potentially attracting residents to underserved areas with higher pay or incentives.

    • Another potential is that residency programs could be required to disclose detailed information about resident workloads, compensation, and program outcomes, which could incentivize programs to improve their training and reduce the hours residents are expected to work or at least pay them what they deserve.

      Another potential is that residency programs could be required to disclose detailed information about resident workloads, compensation, and program outcomes, which could incentivize programs to improve their training and reduce the hours residents are expected to work or at least pay them what they deserve.

    B1