Meaning & use
disbursement
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The act of paying out money, especially from a fund set aside for a specific purpose.
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The university approved the disbursement of scholarship funds to eligible students.
The company recorded every disbursement in its quarterly financial report.
A note on using this word
Disbursement is a formal financial and legal term, typically used for organized or official payments rather than everyday spending.
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