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compensating

SayKOM-puhn-sayt-ingUS/ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt.ɪŋ/UK/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt.ɪŋ/AUSKOM-pen-sayt-ing/ˈkɔm.penˌsæɪt.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of compensating

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of compensate. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now or works like a noun.

    The airline is compensating passengers whose flights were delayed.

    Compensating for the budget shortfall meant cutting several programs.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Making up for something that is missing, weak, or lost.

    Like an extra blanket that makes up for a cold night.

    The extra rest day was a compensating measure after the long shifts.

    Her sharp memory is a compensating strength that balances her poor eyesight.

    Similarcountervailing, compensatory

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compensating is a form of compensate

compensate, verb: To pay someone money for work they did or for something they gave you. Full entry

Forms
compensatecompensates he/she/itcompensating -ing formcompensated past tense, past participle
Spelling
compensate → compensating: drop the e, add -ing

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