reimbursement

American  

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

noun

1. repayment for an expense or loss incurred.

   Visitors will receive reimbursement for travel and housing expenses.

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Other Word Forms

• nonreimbursement noun

Etymology

Origin of reimbursement

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

Example Sentences

The U.S., he said, will keep some of it “in the form of reimbursement for the damages caused us by that country.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Ford and his wife have spent much of the year fighting their insurance company for reimbursement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning to ratify a local emergency proclamation, allowing the county to seek reimbursement for storm damage and speed up recovery efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

Many continue to fight with their insurance carriers over reimbursement and property value estimates.

From Los Angeles Times

When a tiny nonprofit jumps from a few million dollars to nearly $200 million in reimbursements, a treasurer can demand audits and data checks before authorizing another dime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• payment
• remuneration
• repayment
• restitution