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reimbursement

[/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: reimbursements
reembolso
1. The action of paying back a sum of money to someone, especially one that has been expended or lost.
The company offers reimbursement for travel expenses.
A empresa oferece reembolso para despesas de viagem.
2. A sum of money paid back to compensate for a loss or expense incurred.
I submitted my receipts for reimbursement.
Submeti meus recibos para reembolso.
3. Recovery of money spent; repayment.
The patient sought reimbursement from the insurance company.
O paciente buscou reembolso da companhia de seguros.
Synonyms
refundrepaymentcompensationrecovery
Antonyms
chargedebitpayment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reembolso
Most common term used in business and financial contexts
São Paulo
reembolso
Standard usage in corporate environments
Portugal
reembolso
Used in formal and official contexts; may also see 'devolução' in some cases

Related Idioms & Phrases

seek reimbursement - pedir reembolso
claim reimbursement - reclamar reembolso
reimbursement policy - política de reembolso
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