Meaning & use
compensating
Making up for a loss, harm, or deficiency by providing something equal or suitable in return.
See it in a sentence
The airline offered a free flight, compensating passengers for the long delay.
He worked extra hours, compensating for the time he missed during his illness.
A note on using this word
Compensating is often followed by 'for' when naming what is being made up for, as in 'compensating for a weakness.'
Words with a similar meaning
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