What does compensatory mean?
Providing or intended to provide compensation or a substitute for something lost or lacking. Used to describe a system or process that aims to make up for a deficiency or imbalance.
Example
"The company implemented a compensatory policy to make up for the lost wages of employees who were unable to work due to the pandemic."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.