repayment

noun

Definition of repaymentnext
as in reimbursement

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Recent Examples of repayment Banks will look at factors such as revenue, cash flow, creditworthiness, collateral and business history when determining loan amounts, repayment terms and interest rates. — Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Having a cosigner can help students access lower interest rates and better repayment options. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Once a past-due credit card account makes its way to collections, though, the repayment expectations can change significantly. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The company said its second-quarter gross margin and operating income included a $994 million pretax benefit from that repayment. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
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  1. reimbursement
  2. prepayment
Noun
  • Your best option for tax-free relief is to ask whether your employer offers a direct reimbursement.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • State law bars using the fund for anything other than workers’ comp claims and costs, and while DIR calls the practice standard and says reimbursement occurs, the department has declined to demonstrate it.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of reimbursement
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  • Funding amounts go up to $100,000 and there are no origination fees, no prepayment penalty fees and no late fees.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fees Sallie Mae doesn’t charge application, origination, or prepayment fees.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Repayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repayment. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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