reimbursement
gb/ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt/ us/ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt/
B2
English
~ 7100
megtérítés, költségtérítés, visszatérítés
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
megtérítés
B2
Usage pattern:
reimbursement for [expenses]
Employees are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses incurred on business trips.
Az alkalmazottak jogosultak az üzleti utak során felmerült utazási költségeik megtérítésére.
Please submit your receipts within 30 days to qualify for reimbursement.
Kérjük, 30 napon belül nyújtsa be a bizonylatait, hogy jogosult legyen a költségtérítésre.
Her health insurance denied reimbursement for the treatment because it was out of network.
The company changed its policy on meal reimbursement during conferences.
We are still waiting for reimbursement of the legal fees we paid last year.
Learner examples
I sent the taxi receipt to my boss for reimbursement.
Elküldtem a taxiszámlát a főnökömnek, hogy megtérítsék a költségét.
You must keep all tickets if you want reimbursement for your trip.
Meg kell őrizned minden jegyet, ha szeretnéd, hogy megtérítsék az utad költségeit.
The hospital asked my insurance company for reimbursement.
Our school offers reimbursement for some study costs.
He filled out a form to get reimbursement for his hotel bill.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "reimbursement" with "refund." A refund is usually money returned by the seller when you return a product or are overcharged. Reimbursement is money paid back to you for costs you already paid, often by an employer, school, or insurance company. Learners also sometimes say *"make a reimbursement"* instead of the more natural *"request reimbursement"* or *"receive reimbursement"*.
Meaning
act of paying back expenses
Collocations
reimbursement for expenses
|travel reimbursement
|insurance reimbursement
|request reimbursement
|receive reimbursement
|full reimbursement
Synonyms
repayment (Very close in meaning, but slightly more general; not limited to formal or business contexts.)
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compensation (Broader term that can include payment for loss, damage, or inconvenience, not only returning specific expenses.)
Antonyms
nonpayment (Refers to money that is not paid back when it should be, the opposite outcome of reimbursement.)
Themes
business
|finance
|work
|law
Definition
The act of giving money back to someone to cover costs they already paid, usually for work or insurance reasons.
The act or process of paying someone back for money they have spent or lost, especially for work-related or insured expenses.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] receives a reimbursement of [amount]
You will receive a reimbursement of $150 on your next paycheck.
A következő fizetéseddel együtt 150 dolláros visszatérítést kapsz.
The insurance company issued a reimbursement directly to the clinic.
A biztosító közvetlenül a klinikának utalta a visszatérítést.
Students can apply for a travel reimbursement after the conference.
They offered a full reimbursement of all registration fees.
My employer provides a monthly reimbursement for internet costs.
Learner examples
I got a reimbursement of $50 from my company.
50 dolláros költségtérítést kaptam a cégemtől.
The bank sent me a reimbursement check in the mail.
A bank visszatérítésként csekket küldött nekem postán.
She is waiting for her travel reimbursement.
The form asks for the amount of your reimbursement.
We will get a small reimbursement for our books.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"I got a reimbursement for free"* when they mean they did not have to pay in the end. It is clearer to say *"I got a full reimbursement"* or *"I was fully reimbursed."* Another mistake is using the verb form incorrectly, such as *"I reimbursement him"* instead of *"I reimbursed him"* or *"I gave him a reimbursement."*
Meaning
money paid back for costs
Collocations
a partial reimbursement
|a lump-sum reimbursement
|cash reimbursement
|reimbursement check
|tax reimbursement
|a reimbursement of $200
Synonyms
refund (In some situations it overlaps in meaning, but a refund is usually from a seller or service provider, not from an employer or insurer.)
Antonyms
expense (An expense is money you must pay out, while a reimbursement is money you receive back to cover that expense.)
Themes
business
|finance
|work
Definition
The money you get back to pay for costs you already paid.
Money that is paid back to someone to cover specific expenses they have already paid.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reimbursement
IPA
GB/ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt/
US/ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt/
Syllables & stress
re - im - burse - ment (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (im)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reimbursement
- Plural: reimbursement, reimbursements
Word family
Forms
reimbursements
noun
Core family
reimburse
verb B2
Related words
reimbursable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
non-reimbursable
adjective
unreimbursed
adjective
Expressions
apply for reimbursement
1/əplˈaɪ fɚ ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
submit to get money back
To fill in forms or follow a process so you can get money back for costs you already paid.
Examples
- Students can apply for reimbursement online after the event.
- You must apply for reimbursement within 30 days of purchase.
reimbursement of expenses
1/ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt əv ɪkspˈɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
money back for listed costs
Money that is paid back to you to cover the costs you had, such as travel or meals.
Examples
- The contract includes reimbursement of expenses related to the project.
- Volunteers will receive reimbursement of expenses such as travel and materials.
reimbursement policy
1/ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
formal
rules for paying back costs
The official rules that explain which costs will be paid back and how to get the money.
Examples
- Please read the company’s reimbursement policy before booking your flight.
- Their reimbursement policy does not cover personal meals.
request reimbursement
1/ɹɪkwˈɛst ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formally ask for money back
To formally ask a company or person to give you money back for costs you already paid.
Examples
- Please keep your receipts if you plan to request reimbursement.
- You have 60 days after the trip to request reimbursement for your expenses.
seek reimbursement
1/sˈik ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
try to get money repaid
To try to get money back for costs you already paid.
Examples
- Employees can seek reimbursement for any work-related travel expenses.
- You may seek reimbursement from your insurance company after the treatment.