Disbursed: meaning, definitions and examples
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disbursed
[dɪsˈbɜːrst ]
Definition
financial context
To disburse means to pay out money, typically from a public or private fund. This term is often used in financial transactions where funds are distributed to various entities or for specific purposes.
Synonyms
allocate, distribute, pay out, release.
Examples of usage
- The grant was disbursed to the eligible applicants.
- The government disbursed funds for infrastructure projects.
- They will disburse the funds to the charity next week.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- 'Disbursed' comes from the Middle English word 'disburse,' which means to pay out money.
- The word has roots in Old French 'desbourser,' which translates to 'un-purse,' linking back to taking money out of a purse.
- The prefix 'dis-' means to separate or remove, reflecting the act of giving out funds.
Finance
- In finance, disbursing funds is essential for grants and loans, where money is allocated for specific uses.
- Countries often disburse funds in a budget to various sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
- Disbursing can also refer to the allocation of funds in aid programs, affecting communities in need.
Legal
- In legal contexts, funds are disbursed from trust accounts for wills and estates to beneficiaries.
- An attorney must disburse settlement money within a certain timeframe after a case is resolved.
- Court orders may require disbursement of fines or restitution to victims of crimes.
Nonprofit Sector
- Nonprofit organizations often disburse donations to support various causes, like education, health care, or disaster relief.
- Grant-making bodies review applications and decide how funds will be disbursed to impactful projects.
- The effectiveness of disbursement in nonprofits can be measured by how well the funds achieve intended outcomes.
Cultural References
- Movies and books sometimes feature themes of funds being disbursed unexpectedly or through clever schemes, affecting character arcs.
- In finance-themed stories, disbursement often plays a crucial role in plot twists involving wealth or betrayal.
- Songs about money may metaphorically discuss the joy or sadness of funds being disbursed, highlighting financial struggles.
Translations
Translations of the word "disbursed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 distribuído
🇮🇳 वितरित
🇩🇪 ausgezahlt
🇮🇩 dibelanjakan
🇺🇦 виплачений
🇵🇱 wypłacony
🇯🇵 支払われた
🇫🇷 distribué
🇪🇸 distribuido
🇹🇷 dağıtılmış
🇰🇷 지급된
🇸🇦 موزع
🇨🇿 vyplacený
🇸🇰 vyplatený
🇨🇳 分发的
🇸🇮 razdeljen
🇮🇸 úthlutaður
🇰🇿 бөліп берілген
🇬🇪 გამოფენილი
🇦🇿 paylanmış
🇲🇽 distribuido