deductible
noun/dɪˈdʌktɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #8,939 most common English word
Meaning
the amount of money you must pay out of pocket before insurance begins to cover costs.
Example sentence
Before your insurance covers the rest, you must pay your deductible first.
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