B2nounformalbusinessmoney
US/ˌriː.ɪmˈbɜːrs.mənt/
UK/ˌriː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/
money that is paid back to you when you have spent your own money on something for work
In context
You must attach your receipts to the form to receive reimbursement for travel costs.
The company offers full reimbursement for training courses that relate to your job.
Please submit your reimbursement request to the finance department by the fifth of each month.
Words that go with reimbursement
verb + noun
- request reimbursementEmployees may request reimbursement within thirty days.
- claim reimbursementYou can claim reimbursement for meals during the trip.
adjective + noun
- full reimbursementThe airline promised full reimbursement for the canceled flight.
noun + noun
- expense reimbursementExpense reimbursement usually takes about two weeks.
- reimbursement formFill out the reimbursement form and sign it.
noun + preposition
- reimbursement forShe asked for reimbursement for her hotel bill.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am waiting for reimbursement about my taxi fare.Correct: I am waiting for reimbursement for my taxi fare.