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reimbursement
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
'reimbursement' is a correct and usable word in written English.
You can use it to describe when someone receives money after an expense or loss, usually from an insurance company or employer. For example, "After filing the original medical claims, the insurance company provided a reimbursement for the full amount."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Formal & Business
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Usage summary
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Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
She said the public utility's relationship with AWH became fraught as she sought justification for the expenses AWH submitted to Sydney Water for reimbursement.
News & Media
Luong Thu Thao, an urban planner and lecturer at the Hanoi University of Architecture adds that while there can be improvements to the current system, there are also some strong local government policies already in place in Hanoi, specifically the high rates of tax placed on car purchases and a reimbursement programme for citizens displaced by transportation and other planning projects.
News & Media
Nor is acquisition by a large foreign drug maker likely, given the reform of government reimbursement.
News & Media
A medical technology company is going public to generate the money it needs to advertise its products to hospital directors and insurance-company reimbursement officers.
News & Media
In France, some drugs have been on the reimbursement list for years, despite their therapeutic value having long been in doubt, says Philippe Cottet, an analyst with Crédit Lyonnais.
News & Media
The two owners, which hold equal shares in Maruti, are at odds over control and who pays for expansion.Following suitFlorida became the second state to settle with the tobacco industry in its pursuit of the reimbursement of medical costs, winning $11.3 billion from five companies over 25 years plus strict curbs on billboards and cigarette-vending machines.
News & Media
Assuming that investors had stuck with the same broker, applying for reimbursement required merely the signing of a one-page form.Yet many did not.
News & Media
As government reimbursement schemes kick in, the device should become more affordable and widely available, he says.And as more people receive the device, the technology should improve, says Mr da Cruz.
News & Media
In addition, it demands reimbursement for American contributions to peacekeeping (calculated by one source at $4 billion), the closing of all UN committees that are related to the Palestine question, and much else besides.The American administration, which portrayed itself as fighting the UN's cause with Congress over the arrears, has not turned out to be much of a fighter.
News & Media
The system of medical reimbursement warps incentives for doctors, insurers and patients that lead Americans to consume more and more medical services.
News & Media
Governments, such as China's, that link financial reimbursement to the amount of drugs dispensed must abolish that perverse practice.Regulators need to do better in their monitoring and public-health surveillance, so that counterfeit or substandard drugs (containing less than the proper dose of active ingredients, for example) are not given to unwitting patients.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When writing about financial matters, use "reimbursement" to denote repayment for incurred expenses, ensuring clear communication in accounting and reporting contexts.
Common error
Avoid using "reimbursement" interchangeably with "compensation". "Reimbursement" specifically refers to repayment of expenses, while "compensation" is a broader term that can include salary, wages, or damages.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "reimbursement" is a noun, referring to the act of compensating someone for expenses. Ludwig AI confirms this with numerous examples where "reimbursement" functions as the subject or object of a sentence.
Frequent in
News & Media
35%
Formal & Business
35%
Science
10%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
5%
Wiki
5%
Reference
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "reimbursement" is a grammatically correct and frequently used noun that refers to the act of repaying someone for expenses. Ludwig AI confirms its proper usage in professional and neutral contexts. As shown by Ludwig's examples, its formality makes it suitable for use in a range of contexts from news articles to business reports, clearly indicating the intent to repay specific costs. While alternatives exist, using "reimbursement" precisely describes the return of funds for incurred expenses, differentiating it from broader concepts like "compensation".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Compensation
Broader term referring to payment for loss, injury, or suffering. "Compensation" may involve more than just expenses.
Repayment
"Repayment" specifically refers to giving back money that was previously borrowed, not necessarily for expenses.
Refund
"Refund" implies getting back money paid for a returned item or canceled service.
Indemnification
"Indemnification" suggests protection against financial loss, often in legal or contractual contexts.
Settlement
"Settlement" usually refers to an agreement to resolve a dispute by payment.
Recompense
"Recompense" implies making amends for damage or loss, often with a moral element.
Amends
"Amends" refers to compensating or repairing the damage or harm done
Restitution
"Restitution" refers to restoring something that was lost or stolen to its proper owner or compensating for harm caused
Payback
"Payback" usually refers to revenge, which is a return of harm for harm done
Return
"Return" refers to the act of giving something back or a profit from an investment
FAQs
How to use "reimbursement" in a sentence?
You can use "reimbursement" to describe the act of compensating someone for an expense, such as, "The company provides "reimbursement" for travel expenses".
What can I say instead of "reimbursement"?
Alternatives to "reimbursement" include "compensation", "repayment", or "refund", depending on the specific context.
What is the difference between "reimbursement" and "compensation"?
"Reimbursement" refers specifically to the repayment of expenses, while "compensation" is a broader term that can include salary, wages, or damages for losses.
When is "reimbursement" the most appropriate term to use?
"Reimbursement" is most appropriate when discussing the repayment of specific, documented expenses, such as medical bills or travel costs.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
89%
Authority and reliability
4.6/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested