Collocations for "compensation"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "compensation" in context.
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compensation
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- the [workers', consumers', employees'] compensation
- was [given, offered, awarded, paid] compensation (for)
- are [seeking, claiming, requesting, demanding] compensation (for)
- have [filed, claimed] for compensation
- received [worker's, workmen's] compensation [monthly]
- claiming compensation for the [delay, error, negligence]
- [awarded, paid] compensation for [moral, physical] damage
- [awarded] compensation for [libel, damages, losses]
- compensation (awarded) to the [claimants, victims, plaintiffs, employees]
- and the [pursuant, according, resulting] compensation
- the compensation [provided, earned, payable, received]
- [might, may] be entitled to compensation
- are (not) entitled to compensation
- a compensation [claim, hearing, lawyer]
- compensation [benefits, plans, packages]
- will be evaluated by the compensation [board, committee, tribunal]
- take out compensation insurance
- [put together, offer] a generous compensation package
'compensation' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):