noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of compensating someone for an expense. countable, uncountable

   "expense reimbursement"

2. 2
   compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

amendsatonementindemnificationredressrefundrepayment

Example

More examples

"Tom will receive reimbursement for his work."

Etymology

From reimburse + -ment.

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