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Disbursements: meaning, definitions and examples

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disbursements

 

[ dɪˈsbɜːsmənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial transactions

Disbursements refer to the act of paying out money, especially from a public or organizational fund. It includes the distribution of funds for various purposes such as salaries, expenses, and investments.

Synonyms

expenditures, outlays, payments.

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Word Description / Examples
disbursements

Alternative form of 'disbursements'.
payments

General term used in everyday conversations, often referring to the act of paying money for goods, services, or debts.

  • She made monthly payments on her car loan.
  • The company processed all customer payments within 24 hours.
expenditures

Used in academic, governmental, or business contexts to refer to the overall spending or costs incurred.

  • Government expenditures on healthcare have increased this year.
  • Their household expenditures exceeded their budget.
outlays

Often used in business or accounting to refer to the initial costs or expenses involved in starting a project or investment.

  • The initial outlays for the project were higher than expected.
  • He was worried about the outlays required to start his own business.

Examples of usage

  • The company's disbursements for the month totaled over $1 million.
  • Government disbursements for social programs have increased this year.

Translations

Translations of the word "disbursements" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembolsos

🇮🇳 भुगतान

🇩🇪 Auszahlungen

🇮🇩 pembayaran

🇺🇦 виплати

🇵🇱 wypłaty

🇯🇵 支払い

🇫🇷 décaissements

🇪🇸 desembolsos

🇹🇷 ödemeler

🇰🇷 지급

🇸🇦 مدفوعات

🇨🇿 výplaty

🇸🇰 výplaty

🇨🇳 支付

🇸🇮 izplačila

🇮🇸 greiðslur

🇰🇿 төлемдер

🇬🇪 გადახდები

🇦🇿 ödəmələr

🇲🇽 desembolsos

Etymology

The word 'disbursements' originated from the Middle French word 'desbourser', which means 'to pay out'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, the term has been widely used in financial and administrative contexts to refer to the distribution of funds.

See also: disbursement, disburser.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,774 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.