Remittance: meaning, definitions and examples
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remittance
[ rษชหmษชt(ษ)ns ]
financial transactions
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Synonyms
payment, transaction, transfer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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remittance |
Typically used when referring to sending money from one place to another, usually across distances or international borders. It often implies a personal or family-related transaction.
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payment |
Used in a variety of scenarios where money is exchanged to settle a debt, bill, service, or purchase. General and the most common term among the group.
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transfer |
Used when moving money from one account to another within the same bank, or between different banks. Also used in non-monetary contexts like moving ownership or responsibilities.
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transaction |
Refers to the process of conducting any business, typically involving a financial exchange. Can be used in a broader sense beyond just money, such as in digital or stock transactions.
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Examples of usage
- The remittance was sent to the recipient's bank account.
- She received a remittance from her family overseas.
- The remittance was processed quickly and efficiently.
- The company requested a remittance for the services provided.
- The remittance is expected to arrive by the end of the week.
Translations
Translations of the word "remittance" in other languages:
๐ต๐น remessa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคทเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช รberweisung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengiriman uang
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะพัะพะฒะธะน ะฟะตัะตะบะฐะท
๐ต๐ฑ przelew
๐ฏ๐ต ้้ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท envoi de fonds
๐ช๐ธ remesa
๐น๐ท havale
๐ฐ๐ท ์ก๊ธ (์ก๊ธ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญููู ู ุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ pลevod
๐ธ๐ฐ prevod
๐จ๐ณ ๆฑๆฌพ (huรฌkuวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ nakazilo
๐ฎ๐ธ peningasending
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะฐ ะฐัะดะฐััะผั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแแแแ แแแแแ แแชแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pul kรถรงรผrmษsi
๐ฒ๐ฝ remesa
Etymology
The word 'remittance' originated from the Latin word 'remittere', which means 'to send back'. It has been used in the financial context to refer to a sum of money sent as payment or gift. Remittances play a significant role in the global economy, especially in supporting families and communities in developing countries. The process of remitting money has evolved over time with advancements in technology, making it easier and faster to send and receive funds across borders.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,579, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15579 remittance
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