repayment

[US]/rɪˈpeɪmənt/
[UK]/rɪˈpeɪmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the act of paying back money that is owed; reward or return for something done; money or goods paid back

Phrases & Collocations

make a repayment

monthly repayment

loan repayment

repayment plan

repayment period

repayment of principal

repayment schedule

Example Sentences

demand repayment of a loan.

claiming repayment of a debt;

The repayments of the loan are spread over 10 years.

I am entitled to a repayment for the damaged goods.

Real-world Examples

Low repayment rates threaten to undo this.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Even if donors do demand some repayment, it is utterly justified.

Source: English Major Level 4 Writing Full Score Template

There are salaries and pensions to pay, and more debt repayments looming.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2015

Well, he can't even keep up with the interest, let alone the actual repayments.

Source: Oxford University: IELTS Foreign Teacher Course

You may fall behind with your studies or with your credit repayments but hopefully, you won't.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Speaking High Score Secrets

Nicholas Biddle, the head of the bank, fought back. He ordered the immediate repayment of all bank loans.

Source: VOA Special March 2019 Collection

Last week, Kyiv took the dramatic step of asking international creditors for a pause in its debt repayments.

Source: Financial Times

Hmmm ... how about the period of repayment?

Source: Banking Situational Conversation

Every borrower has the right to an affordable repayment plan.

Source: Obama's weekly television address.

Repayment of the capital not to start before ten years.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

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