What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
remitment
Example
The remitment of payment is due by the end of the month. [remitment: noun]
Example
The company's remitment of funds was delayed due to technical issues. [remitment: gerund or present participle]
remittance
Example
My parents sent a remittance to help me pay for my tuition fees. [remittance: noun]
Example
The company received a remittance from their overseas partner. [remittance: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Remittance is more common than remitment in everyday language and is often used in personal contexts to send money to family or friends in another country.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between remitment and remittance?
Remittance is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while remitment is more formal and is typically used in business or legal contexts.
