reimbursement

English

Etymology

From reimburse +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

reimbursement (countable and uncountable, plural reimbursements)

  1. (business, management, accounting) The act of compensating someone for an expense.
    expense reimbursement
    medical reimbursement
    seek reimbursement
    Employees can claim reimbursement for travel expenses.
    The patient received full reimbursement for the cost of treatment.

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