Reimbursement

Pronunciation: /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/

Reimbursement (noun)

  1. Money paid back to someone for costs they already paid, often after they submit proof of the expense.
  2. An amount an insurance company pays to cover a loss or medical cost that the person has paid.
  3. Formal payment made by an organization to recover expenses, usually under a policy, contract, or government rule.

Examples

  • The reimbursement covers the money I spent on repairs.
  • The company sends reimbursement after you submit the receipt.