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a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
  • the space shuttle can carry a maximum payload of approximately 50,000 pounds

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The first known use of payload was in 1914

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“Payload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payload. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.

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