Definition

The act of paying out money or funds, often for a specific purpose or expense.

Example

The disbursement of funds for the project was approved by the committee.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new disbursement for the community project?

Yeah, I read about it online! That should really help improve things around here.

I hope they manage the disbursement well so that everything goes smoothly.

Absolutely! It’ll make a big difference if they use the funds wisely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disbursement → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "burse" (from Latin "bursa", meaning purse or money). The suffix "-ment" indicates the action or process. Thus, disbursement refers to the action of taking money out of a purse or fund, typically for payment or expenditure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking money out' ('dis-' means apart and 'bursa' refers to a purse) when you hear 'disbursement', which means the act of spending or distributing money.

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