Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss
The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount; a set-off.
A recompense or reward for some loss or service.
An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.
The relationship between air temperature outside a building and a calculated target temperature for provision of air or water to contained rooms or spaces for the purpose of efficient heating. In building control systems the compensation curve is defined to a compensator for this purpose.
“A woman sought compensation for injuries received when she fell in a hole while leaving a concert.”
“You will receive fair compensation for your services.”
“The costs of the crash are set to run into millions of pounds, with the damage to the track and trains and any compensation that may be paid out.”
compensator
(literally) A party or thing which compensates, pays or otherwise provides a compensation
Any device used to compensate for something, notably to achieve a better balance
A buildingcontroldevice used to deliver the compensation relationship or curve between the airtemperature outside a building and the temperature of water or air provided to spaces or zones within the building for purposes of heating or cooling.
