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Disbursal: meaning, definitions and examples

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disbursal

 

[ dɪsˈbɜːrsl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial distribution

Disbursal refers to the act of paying out or distributing funds from a certain source. It often involves the allocation of money for specific purposes, such as grants, loans, or reimbursements. The disbursal process can be crucial in ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and transparently. In various sectors, proper disbursal can impact budgets and financial planning directly.

Synonyms

allocation, disbursement, distribution, payment

Examples of usage

  • The disbursal of scholarships was announced last week.
  • Timely disbursal of funds is essential for project success.
  • The organization is responsible for the disbursal of emergency relief funds.

Translations

Translations of the word "disbursal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liberação

🇮🇳 वितरण

🇩🇪 Auszahlung

🇮🇩 penyaluran

🇺🇦 виплата

🇵🇱 wypłata

🇯🇵 支払い

🇫🇷 versement

🇪🇸 desembolso

🇹🇷 dağıtım

🇰🇷 지급

🇸🇦 صرف

🇨🇿 výplata

🇸🇰 vyplácanie

🇨🇳 支付

🇸🇮 izplačilo

🇮🇸 greiðsla

🇰🇿 төлеу

🇬🇪 გადახდა

🇦🇿 ödəniş

🇲🇽 desembolso

Word origin

The term 'disbursal' originated from the late Middle English word 'disburse', which comes from the Old French 'desbourser'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'disburare', meaning 'to pay out'. The prefix 'dis-' implies a separation or distribution, while 'bursal' relates to the act of dispensing funds. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various aspects of financial transactions, particularly in regards to the allocation and distribution of money in accounting and budgeting contexts. By the early 20th century, 'disbursal' became commonly used in financial discussions to refer specifically to the act of releasing funds.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,997, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.