payout

noun

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

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By 2 payouts and previous drawings here. Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 The remainder of his compensation came from vacation payouts, car allowances and bonuses. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026 The payout is moderate if both agree to shovel—everyone gets to their job with minimal delay. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2026 And few doctors with repeat medical malpractice payouts get disciplined by state medical boards, which are frequently run by doctors, one study found. Amber Gaudet updated February 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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