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compensating

/ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪŋ/

/ˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪŋ/

compensatingadjective

more compensating

Comp.

most compensating

Super.

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈkɑːm.pən.seɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

compensatoireQui sert à compenser, à équilibrer ou à corriger un effet indésirable.

The compensating measures were put in place to balance the budget deficit.

Des mesures compensatoires ont été mises en place pour équilibrer le déficit budgétaire.

Additional translations

compensateurS’emploie surtout dans les domaines technique ou scientifique.

Definitions

Serving to offset or make up for something.

The compensating measures were put in place to balance the budget deficit.

Designed to counteract, neutralize, or correct an error, variation, or undesirable effect.

A compensating resistor is installed to offset temperature fluctuations.

Synonyms

making up for

compensatinggerund / present participle

Present-participle adjective used attributively (e.g. “compensating resistor”).

Translations

compensatoireQui compense un effet, une variation ou un déséquilibre.

The compensating adjustments improved the device's accuracy.

Les ajustements compensatoires ont amélioré la précision de l'appareil.

Definitions

Serving to offset or make up for something; counterbalancing.

The compensating adjustments improved the device's accuracy.

compensatingnoun

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈkɑːm.pən.seɪ.tɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of compensating'.

Translations

compensationAction de compenser un préjudice, une perte ou une gêne.

The compensating of the injured workers took several months.

La compensation des travailleurs blessés a pris plusieurs mois.

Definitions

The act or process of making amends or payment to offset a loss or inconvenience.

The compensating of the injured workers took several months.

compensateverb

compensating

ing-form

compensated

Past Simple

compensated

Past Participle

compensating

ing-form

/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/

/ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

Translations

compenserSens général : contrebalancer un défaut, une faiblesse ou un inconvénient.

This action will compensate for the loss of efficiency.

Cette action compensera la perte d’efficacité.

indemniserEmploi courant en contexte juridique, assurantiel ou financier : verser une somme pour un dommage ou une perte.

The insurance company will compensate the victims of the accident.

La compagnie d’assurance indemnisera les victimes de l’accident.

Additional translations

rémunérerEmploi plus spécifique : payer quelqu’un pour un travail effectué.

Definitions

To provide something good as a balance against something bad or undesirable; to make up for some defect or weakness.

The company offered free products to compensate for the inconvenience caused by the delay.

To pay someone money in exchange for work done, for something lost, or for some inconvenience.

The insurance company will compensate the victims of the accident.

To act so as to offset a disadvantage or defect; to serve as a counterbalance.

The increased strength of the steel compensates for its added weight.

Synonyms

make up for

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