disbursement

American  

[dis-burs-muhnt] / dɪsˈbɜrs mənt /

noun

1. the act or an instance of disbursing.

2. money paid out or spent.

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Usage

What does disbursement mean? Disbursement is the act of paying out money, or the payment itself.Because the meaning of disbursement focuses on money and payment, the word is almost exclusively used in financial and business spheres—especially when the exchange of money is formal.Example: The disbursement of paychecks was delayed due to a clerical error, causing much grumbling among the staff.

Other Word Forms

• nondisbursement noun
• redisbursement noun

Etymology

Origin of disbursement

From the Middle French word desboursement, dating back to 1590–1600. See disburse, -ment

Example Sentences

This may affect the approval and disbursement of the budget and delays in implementing stimulus measures.

From The Wall Street Journal

That law capped administrative spending for the fund at $50,000 a year, so disbursement of money hinges on a single part-time worker.

From Barron's

Since the finance minister was replaced in September, a stream of stimulus measures have been rolled out and budget disbursement has accelerated, ANZ said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Washington provides money, but the state controls its disbursement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The European Commission said it was pushing for Kyiv to receive the first disbursement in April, as it provided details of the facility at a press conference in Brussels.

From Barron's

Related Words

• expenditure
• outlay
• spending