repayment
pronunciation
How to pronounce repayment in British English:
UK [rɪˈpeɪmənt]
How to pronounce repayment in American English:
US [rɪˈpeɪmənt]
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- Noun:
- the act of returning money received previously
- payment of a debt or obligation
Word Origin
- repayment (n.)
- early 15c., from re- + payment.
- repayment (n.)
- late 15c., from re- + payment.
Example
- 1. This is despite punitive laws to enforce repayment .
- 2. Some structured it as a loan and deferred repayment .
- 3. Many state constitutions also enforce repayment of debt .
- 4. Slowing repayment means junket operators have less money to lend out .
- 5. They can afford to because their repayment rates are much higher .