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Definition of reimbursement

reimbursement

/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/
re · im · burse · ment
Plural:reimbursements
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Adjective:reimbursable
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reimbursement Lexical Profile

reimbursement Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action of repaying a person who has spent or lost money; a sum of money paid to cover money that has been spent or lost.

Example

"Please submit all your original receipts to the accounting department to receive a full reimbursement for your travel expenses."

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• Rhymes for reimbursement

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the verb 'reimburse' plus '-ment', modeled on French 'remboursement'. It ultimately traces back to Late Latin 'bursa' (meaning 'leather purse'), which is also the root of the English word 'purse'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reimbursement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reimbursement
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