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Rarerebate
The correct spelling is rebate.
How to pronounce rebate
noun
IPA: /ɹəˈbeɪt/
Say it like: Reb-ate
The correct spelling is rebate. A deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.
- 2.The return of part of an amount already paid.
- 3.The edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed.
- 4.A rectangular groove made to hold two pieces (of wood etc) together; a rabbet.
- 5.A piece of wood hafted into a long stick, and serving to beat out mortar.
verb
- 1.To deduct or return an amount from a bill or payment
- 2.To diminish or lessen something
- 3.To beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise.
- 4.To cut a rebate (or rabbet) in something
- 5.To abate; to withdraw.
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