Compensatory

usgb/kəmˈpensətɔːri/
adjective

Meant to make an improvement or correction by equal measure.

He received a compensatory salary boost after missing out on a promotion.
Visual representation of "compensatory" - Meant to make an improvement or correction by equal measure.

Often appears as...

  • compensatory damages
  • compensatory time

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Equality Focus

Compensatory in this sense is about balance, making things fair or equal, often in work or benefits.

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She worked overtime, so her boss gave her compensatory days off.
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Offsetting Loss

Actions are compensatory if they intend to offset or balance out an unwelcome event or situation.

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After the company's mistake, they offered customers a compensatory discount.
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Positive Action

Compensatory measures or actions are usually seen as positive because they attempt to correct or improve a situation.

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Environmental projects can have compensatory benefits to the affected ecosystem.
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