payout

noun

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

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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers? Chris Sims, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025 However, the deal’s exact structure isn’t clear and could include stock options or profit sharing that would substantially increase the Broccoli family’s payout. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025 Winning Fantasy 5 numbers 07-12-20-34-39 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025 The payouts rise roughly 7% per year on average, putting each team on track for $281 million for the 2034-35 season, based on a 30-team league. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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