hyvitys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- atonement noun The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
- compensation noun Money or another benefit given to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.
- composition noun The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.
- credit noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
- gratification noun A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, especially from getting what one wants.
- indemnity noun Protection against loss or damage, or compensation paid for such loss.
- nemesis noun A person's worst enemy or greatest rival — someone who always seems to oppose or defeat them.
- offset noun Something that balances out or compensates for something else.
- rebate noun A partial refund given after a purchase or payment.
- refund verb To give back money that someone has paid.
- relief noun A feeling of ease or reassurance after the removal of stress, pain, or worry.
- satisfaction noun A feeling of contentment or fulfillment that comes from getting what you need or want.
- solution noun An answer to a problem or a way of resolving a difficulty.
Senses
hyvitys is used for these senses in English:
- atonement Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
- compensation The act or principle of compensating.
- compensation A recompense or reward for service.
- composition (obsolete) A payment of money in order to clear a liability or obligation; a settling or fine. [16th–19th c.]
- credit (accounting) An addition to certain accounts; the side of an account on which payments received are entered.
- credit (tax accounting) A reduction in taxes owed, or a refund for excess taxes paid.
- gratification A gratuity; a reward.
- indemnity Repayment; compensation for loss or injury.
atonement — full definition
- noun The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
- noun (religion) The reconciliation between God and humanity, especially through the death of Jesus Christ.
compensation — full definition
- noun Money or another benefit given to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.
- noun Pay or reward given for work performed.