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noun
A party or thing which compensates, pays or otherwise provides a compensation
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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noun
Any device used to compensate for something, notably to achieve a better balance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A building control device used to deliver the compensation relationship or curve between the air temperature outside a building and the temperature of water or air provided to spaces or zones within the building for purposes of heating or cooling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
One of several small magnets placed in the binnacle to neutralize the effect of the ship's metal on the compass
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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History
From compensate + -or.
