reimbursement

Meanings

• noun

  The act of repaying or making amends for a loss or injury; compensation.

  - "After the accident, the insurance company offered a substantial reimbursement to the victim."
  - "The employee was reimbursed for the expenses incurred during the business trip."

• noun

  The repayment of an advance or loan.

  - "My company reimburses me for my gym membership as part of our wellness program."
  - "Can I get a reimbursement for the textbooks I bought for the class?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reimbursement
rehearsement , dispersement , applausement

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Homophones

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1. reimbursement (French) : reimbursement
   

2. reimbursement (English) : reimbursing, repaying
   

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Variants

List of all variants of reimbursement that leads to same result
reimbursable , reimburse , reimbursed , reimbursement , reimbursements , reimburses , reimbursing

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Forms

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reimburses, reimbursing, reimbursed

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Etymology

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From Old French 'reemborser', from 're-' meaning 'back' and 'emborser' meaning 'to pay'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'reimbursement' in English was in the 15th century?

2. Reimbursement is an essential concept in various industries, including healthcare, education, and travel. It ensures that individuals and organizations are fairly compensated for their losses or expenses.

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Related Concepts

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1. compensation: A payment or financial reimbursement given to an individual or organization as a result of damage or loss.

2. insurance: A contract, represented by a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.

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Culture

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Reimbursement is an essential concept in various domains, including business, insurance, and personal finance. It plays a significant role in ensuring fairness and accountability in transactions. In literature, reimbursement can symbolize making amends for past wrongs or seeking restitution for losses.

How to Memorize "reimbursement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person receiving a check in the mail as a reimbursement for an expense they incurred.
   - Visualize a business owner reimbursing their employee for a work-related expense.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reimbursement' with the idea of making things right or fair.
   - Link it to the concept of compensation or repayment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember REIMBURSE as 'Reimbursement Ensures Money Back Under Specific Events'.

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