Synonyms of disbursement

disbursement

noun

dis-ˈbərs-mənt 

1

as in expense

a payment made in the course of achieving a result

substantial disbursements for research and development

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expense
• cost
• expenditure
• outlay
• price
• rate
• charge
• outgo
• overhead
• outflow
• tariff
• spending money
• tab
• toll
• pocket money

2

as in payment

the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services

the disbursement of the foundation's funds to several cancer research centers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• payment
• paying
• remittance
• giving
• compensation
• repayment
• remuneration
• reimbursement
• remitment
• rendering
• prepayment
• tendering
• overpayment
• paying up
• paying off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonpayment
• underpayment

3

as in distribution

the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group

the agency whose responsibilities included the disbursement of strains of the virus to medical research labs around the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distribution
• allocation
• issuance
• apportionment
• dispensation
• allotment
• redistribution
• division
• admeasurement
• reallocation
• reapportionment
• redivision
• repartition
• partition
• separation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disbursement

So far, the state has approved $147 million in disbursements; just under $22 million of that has been doled out to local law enforcement. — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Interest does not accrue and payments are not due until 12 months after the first loan disbursement. — City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

CalPERS spokesperson Amy Morgan said the disbursement has been finalized, though the check has not yet been sent. — Chaewon Chung updated August 18, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

How long does the process take from application to disbursement? — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

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