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reimbursement

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/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/ · re-im-burse-ment

the act of paying back money that was spent or lost.

Meanings

nounformal

the act of paying back money that was spent or lost.

وہ عمل جس میں خرچ یا نقصان کی گئی رقم واپس کی جاتی ہے۔

رقم واپسی

raqm wapsi

Synonyms

repaymentrefundrecompenseواپسیادائیگیتلافی

Antonyms

paymentdebtادائیگیقرض

Common Collocations

  • expense reimbursement
  • travel reimbursement
  • full reimbursement

Example Sentences

I submitted my receipt for reimbursement.

میں نے اپنی رسید رقم واپسی کے لیے جمع کروائی。

Main ne apni raseed raqm wapsi ke liye Jama karwai.

The company promised quick reimbursement for travel expenses.

کمپنی نے سفری اخراجات کی فوری واپسی کا وعدہ کیا۔

Company ne safri aikhrajaat ki fori wapsi ka wada kiya.

She was surprised by the speed of her reimbursement.

وہ اپنی رقم واپسی کی رفتار سے حیران ہوئی۔

Woh apni raqm wapsi ki raftar se hairan hui.

Easily Confused With

compensation:Reimbursement refers specifically to the act of repaying someone for expenses incurred, while compensation can imply payment for loss or services rendered.

Word Family

reimburse
verbرقم واپس کرنا
reimbursable
adjectiveجو رقم واپس کی جا سکے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Reimburse = Re + imburse; think of it as 're-paying what was put in.'

Imagine a wallet being filled back up after spending money.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reimbursare" — to pay back

First known use: 19th century

The term 'reimbursement' has evolved from Latin roots, where 're' indicates 'back' and 'imbursare' relates to 'putting money in.' It has been used in financial contexts since at least the 19th century.