refund
1 Americanverb (used with object)
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to give back or restore (especially money); repay.
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to make repayment to; reimburse.
verb (used without object)
noun
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an act or instance of refunding.
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an amount refunded.
verb (used with object)
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to fund anew.
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Finance.
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to meet (a matured debt structure) by new borrowing, especially through issuance of bonds.
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to replace (an old issue) with a new one.
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verb
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to give back (money), as when an article purchased is unsatisfactory
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to reimburse (a person)
noun
Other Word Forms
- nonrefundability noun
- nonrefundable adjective
- refundability noun
- refundable adjective
- refunder noun
- refundment noun
- unrefundable adjective
Etymology
Origin of refund1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English verb refunden “to export, transmit,” from Old French refonder, refunder “to reimburse” and Latin refundere “to pour back,” equivalent to re- re- + fundere “to pour”; found 3
Origin of refund2
Example Sentences
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Airlines are likely to accommodate you on later flights or offer refunds.
At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds from the government.
The rough number of companies seeking refunds for tariffs since the Supreme Court decision.
From Barron's
The rough number of companies seeking refunds for tariffs since the Supreme Court decision.
From Barron's
If refunds are issued, companies aren’t likely to pass those savings along to consumers.
From Barron's
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