payout

noun

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

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Once, when the Powers’ home suffered hail damage and State Farm offered a partial payout, Shaun Powers and his brother-in-law did the repair themselves. J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026 What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers? Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026 Millions of customers are expected to receive payouts from a $50 million settlement over a 23andMe customer data security breach in October 2023. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Winning The Pick numbers 16-21-22-23-26-35 Check The Pick payouts and previous drawings here. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 9 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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