Money or another benefit given to make up for a loss, damage, or inconvenience.
“I would like to request compensation for the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellation.”
“As compensation, I am hoping for a partial refund on my order.”
This word is key in CELPIP Writing Task 1 emails about faulty products, cancelled services, or travel disruptions, where you often need to request compensation such as a refund or discount. Pairing it with 'request' or 'would like' makes your ask sound professional rather than demanding.
Synonyms: reimbursement, refund, damages