reimbursement

/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/
noun
  1. The act of paying someone back for money they have spent or lost.
    • The company offers reimbursement for any work-related supplies you buy.
    • She submitted a travel expense report and received full reimbursement for her hotel and meals.
    • After the flight was canceled, the airline promised reimbursement for the ticket cost.
  2. The amount of money paid back to someone for expenses they have incurred.
    • They asked for a reimbursement of $50 for the damaged item.
    • The insurance reimbursement arrived in the mail two weeks after the claim.
    • His reimbursement for the conference was only $200, which didn't cover all his costs.
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