What does "compensated" mean?

1. (receiving payment) describing someone who is getting paid for their time or effort. 2. (technically adjusted) changed or adjusted to work correctly in difficult conditions.

compensated

adj.

US //ˈkɑmpənˌseɪtəd// UK //kˈɒmpənsˌeɪtɪd// com·pen·sat·ed

1 receiving payment (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

describing someone who is getting paid for their time or effort.

describing a person or position that receives financial remuneration.

Example

She is looking for a compensated internship rather than a volunteer position.

Example

The board members are highly compensated, reflecting the significant legal and financial responsibilities they carry for the corporation.
- paid
- salaried
- unpaid
- voluntary
2 technically adjusted (adj.)
C1 Advanced Technical Science

changed or adjusted to work correctly in difficult conditions.

describing a mechanism or system that has been adjusted to counteract the effects of external variables like temperature or pressure.

Example

The pilot used a compensated compass that works accurately even near the North Pole.

Example

The laboratory used a temperature-compensated pressure sensor to ensure the readings remained consistent throughout the exothermic reaction.
- adjusted
- corrected
- unadjusted

Last updated June 20, 2026