compensation in a sentence

Definition

Compensation refers to the payment or benefits given to someone in exchange for work performed or to offset a loss or injury.

The workers received fair compensation for the overtime they put in last month.
His compensation package included not only a generous salary but also health benefits and bonuses.
After the accident, the company offered compensation to the affected families as a gesture of goodwill.
She felt that the compensation for her role did not reflect the amount of work she contributed to the project.
The court awarded him a significant compensation due to the negligence displayed by the defendant.