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 government has said it would curb reimbursement.

From MarketWatch

Small businesses do not have the luxury of waiting years for reimbursement.

From MarketWatch

Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency Wednesday and requested federal emergency disaster relief, including help from federal agencies and full reimbursement for repair costs incurred by the city and DC Water.

From The Wall Street Journal

To the state they cited frequent turnover in adjusters and demands to sign legal papers agreeing to forego future reimbursement for personal items without itemized receipts.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, once it reopens, the hospital qualifies for full Medicare reimbursement, a key source of revenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• payment
• remuneration
• repayment
• restitution