compensatie

Definitions of compensatie
  1. noun
    structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
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    type of:
    bouwconstructie, bouwwerk, constructie
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  2. noun
    something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
    synonyms: afkoopsom, schuldvereffening, tegemoetkoming, uitkoop
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    types:
    schadepenningen, smartegeld, smartengeld
    a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
    eerherstel, rehabilitatie
    compensation for a wrong
    vergoeding
    a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
  3. noun
    the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
    synonyms: schadeloosstelling, schuldvereffening, vergoeding
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    type of:
    bestraffing, correctie, repressie
    the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
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