incurred

American  

[in-kurd] / ɪnˈkɜrd /

adjective

1. (of a usually undesirable consequence) experienced or brought upon oneself.

   The report did not reveal the exact number of disaster-affected families or the value of their incurred losses.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of incur.

Other Word Forms

• self-incurred adjective

Etymology

Origin of incurred

incur ( def. ) + -ed ²

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• incurred vs. accrued

Example Sentences

Moon incurred tinnitus following an injury to his eardrum in recent years, which impacted his ability to work.

From Los Angeles Times

He also repaid half his salary to cover “minor items such as postage/delivery fees” and other personal expenses the company incurred, it says in a securities filing.

From The Wall Street Journal

But rules vary: In “community property” states such as California and Texas, Bentley said spouses might be liable for debts incurred during the marriage, even if they didn’t sign for them.

From The Wall Street Journal

He estimates his business has incurred $12 million in added tariff costs this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of the companies have incurred billions of dollars in losses because of mismanagement and corruption, forcing the government to inject funds to keep them afloat.

From Barron's

Related Words

• acquire
• arouse
• earn
• obtain
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