disbursements
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/dɪsˈbɝsmənt/
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/dɪsˈbɜːsmənt/
(disbursement)
paying out money
Etymology
'disbursement' originates from English through Middle English and Old French, specifically from the verb 'disburse' plus the suffix '-ment'; 'disburse' itself comes from Old French 'desborser' (from 'des-'/ 'dis-' + 'borse'/'borse' < Medieval Latin 'bursa'), where 'des-/dis-' meant 'out of' and 'borse' (from Latin 'bursa') meant 'purse'.
'disbursement' changed from Old French 'desborser' (to take out of a purse) to Middle English 'disbursen'/'disburse' (verb) and later formed the noun 'disbursement' in modern English.
Initially it meant 'to take money out of a purse' (a literal removal of funds); over time it evolved into the broader modern sense of 'a payment or expenditure of funds' (including formal/administrative payments).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sum of money paid out; money distributed or paid (often by an organization, government, or fund).
The charity recorded monthly disbursements to support local schools.
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Noun 2
the act or process of paying out money; the expenditure or allocation of funds.
The committee approved disbursements for project expenses.
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Last updated: 2026/01/03 04:59