Compensator

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmˈpɛnˈɛsˈɑtɔɹ/

Compensator (noun)

  1. A device that helps to balance or adjust something to make it work correctly.
  2. An amount of money given to make up for a loss or to equalize a situation.

Examples

  • A compensator helps maintain stability in various machines.
  • A compensator is necessary for balancing the budget effectively.

Common collocations: install a compensator, adjust the compensator, make a financial compensator, require a compensator

Synonyms of Compensator

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Compensator

  • someone or something that detracts from value or quality.