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

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

Hildreth said his client wrote a reimbursement check right away but that it was lost, necessitating a second, backdated check.

From Los Angeles Times

Lee gave Wang $300 in cash as reimbursement for his drinks, withdrawing money from an ATM in Las Vegas to cover those expenses, his lawyers said.

From Los Angeles Times

But as a high-powered science hub, it’s deeply dependent on federal funding, getting some $17.3 billion a year in research grants, student financial aid and reimbursements from government health programs.

From Salon

Related Words

• payment
• remuneration
• repayment
• restitution