Synonyms

reimbursement

American

[ree-im-burs-muhnt] / ˌri ɪmˈbɜrs mənt /

noun

repayment for an expense or loss incurred.

Visitors will receive reimbursement for travel and housing expenses.

Other Word Forms

nonreimbursement noun

Etymology

Origin of reimbursement

reimburse ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The organization faces a substantial revenue gap left by cuts to federal Medicaid reimbursements.

From The Wall Street Journal

And even if you’ve got insurance, a lot of dentists don’t accept it because the reimbursements have stagnated as their costs have spiked.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet these particular Minnesota services were delivered and so the question is reimbursement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The FBI has defended Patel's private jet usage and has said that he is complying with the federal law that requires reimbursement for personal travel.

From BBC

The legislation requires CBP, who would oversee the reimbursements, to prioritise small businesses.

From BBC

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