rebate
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an amount of money that is paid back to you, often by a government or a company.
n.a return of part of a payment or a deduction from an amount due, such as a tax refund or a promotional discount.
Simple“The government offered a tax rebate to homeowners who installed solar panels.”
In context“Eligible residents can apply for a significant rebate on their utility bills if they meet the new energy-efficiency criteria.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.the edge of a piece of film where there is no picture.
n.the unexposed edge of a roll of film, typically containing manufacturer information or frame numbers.
Simple“The photographer decided to include the film rebate in the final print for an artistic look.”
In context“Scanning the full frame including the rebate allows the viewer to see the specific film stock used for the project.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a rectangular groove cut into the edge of a piece of wood so another piece can fit into it.
n.a rectangular step or groove cut into the edge of a machinable material, usually wood, to form a joint.
Simple“He cut a rebate into the wooden frame so the glass would sit perfectly inside.”
In context“The carpenter used a specialized plane to create a clean rebate along the edge of the cabinet door.”
UsageOften spelled 'rabbet' in American English woodworking contexts.
- 04 C1 Advanced
v.to give someone a partial refund or to reduce a bill.
v.to deduct or return a specific amount from a bill, payment, or tax obligation.
Simple“The company agreed to rebate ten percent of the purchase price to all customers.”
In context“The manufacturer promised to rebate a portion of the wholesale cost if the retailer met the quarterly sales targets.”
From Old French rabatre < batre. See also abate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.