payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce payout (audio)
: the act of paying out : payoff

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Most winners take the lump sum payout. George Petras, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 Pick 3 2-3-8 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025 In California, prize payout amounts are pari-mutuel, meaning it's determined by the sales and the number of winners. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025 Think beyond consumer transactions, including supplier payments, gig payouts, and payroll, anywhere cash efficiency frees up capital. Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for payout

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First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of payout was in 1943

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“Payout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payout. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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