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compensating

UK
/ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪŋ/

Translations

compensatingadjective
more compensating
Comp.
most compensating
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑːm.pən.seɪ.tɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
balancing
counteracting
recompensing
making up for
offsetting
compensatinggerund / present participle
Present-participle adjective used attributively (e.g. “compensating resistor”).
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.
compensatingnoun
UK
/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑːm.pən.seɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of compensating'.
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.
compensateverb

compensating

Gerund

compensated
Past Simple
compensated
Past Participle
compensating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
US
/ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
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.
Synonyms
repay
reimburse
recoup
atone
counterbalance
make up for
offset
Antonyms
deprive
penalize
take

Definitions

compensatingadjective
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.
compensatinggerund / present participle
Serving to offset or make up for something; counterbalancing.
The compensating adjustments improved the device's accuracy.
compensatingnoun
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
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.
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