What does "reimbursement" mean?

The act of compensating someone for an expense.

What is a synonym for "reimbursement"?

Common synonyms include: allowance, amends, atonement, compensation, compensation, cover costs.

Pronounced //ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt//.

/ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The act of compensating someone for an expense. countable, uncountable
"expense reimbursement"
2
compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc. wordnet

"Tom will receive reimbursement for his work."

From reimburse + -ment.