Repayment (Noun)
Meaning 1
Payment of a debt or obligation.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The borrower was responsible for repayment of the loan within three years.
- The repayment terms of the mortgage allowed for monthly payments over 30 years.
- The debt collector called repeatedly to remind the individual of the impending repayment deadline.
- As part of the credit card agreement, the customer was required to make regular repayment installments.
- Failure to make timely repayment of the loan would result in significant penalties and interest charges.
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Meaning 2
The act of returning money received previously.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The repayment of the loan will be spread out over 60 monthly installments.
- After losing her job, Sarah struggled to make repayment on her credit card debt.
- The company will prioritize repayment of the investors' capital over profits.
- Repayment of the student loan is required once the graduate is earning above a certain threshold.
- Failure to make timely repayment on the mortgage may result in foreclosure proceedings.