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reimbursing


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of repaying or compensating someone for a loss, expense, or debt.

  • noun

    The person or entity that is responsible for making such repayments.


Synonyms

imburse
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reimbursing
reimbursed , dispersed , conversed
Variants
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reimbursable , reimburse , reimbursed , reimbursement , reimbursements , reimburses , reimbursing
Forms
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reimburses, reimbursed, reimbursing


Etymology
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Derived from the Old French word 'reemborcer', meaning 'to repay' or 'to make good'.


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

  2. Reimbursing is an essential part of many industries, including healthcare, insurance, and travel.


Related Concepts
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  1. reimbursement: The amount paid back to an individual or organization as compensation for expenses or losses incurred.

  2. refund: A return of money paid, typically due to a mistake or error.


Culture
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In business contexts, reimbursing is a common practice for expenses incurred by employees for business-related activities. In insurance, reimbursing refers to the process of compensating policyholders for covered losses.

How to Memorize "reimbursing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the act of handing over money to someone as a form of reimbursement. Visualize the sense of satisfaction and closure that comes with making a full repayment.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reimbursing' with the concept of fairness and making things right. Remember that it's an action taken to make someone whole again.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Reimbursement Repays Expenses' to remember the meaning of the word.


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