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disbursement

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[dis-burs-muhnt] / dɪsˈbɜrs mənt /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of disbursing.

  2. money paid out or spent.

Usage

What does disbursement mean? Disbursement is the act of paying out money, or the payment itself.Because the meaning of disbursement focuses on money and payment, the word is almost exclusively used in financial and business spheres—especially when the exchange of money is formal.Example: The disbursement of paychecks was delayed due to a clerical error, causing much grumbling among the staff.

Other Word Forms

  • nondisbursement noun
  • redisbursement noun

Etymology

Origin of disbursement

From the Middle French word desboursement, dating back to 1590–1600. See disburse, -ment

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