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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

compensatory

/kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does compensatory mean?

adjective

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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