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payload

noun

ˈpā-ˌlōd

Definition of payload

as in cargo

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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Recent Examples of payload This mission validated technology, vehicle systems, payload, and operational infrastructure. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026 The only payload on board was 40 gallons of water, which didn't serve much scientific purpose, but it was ejected from the spacecraft at peak altitude to serve as a visual marker so ground crews could watch. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026 That’s because watching a launch on TV does not prepare you for the light-then-sound spectacle of a giant rocket igniting, incinerating gravity’s pull, and throwing a payload or people into space. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 Elroy Air's current Chaparral specifications list a maximum range of 450 miles and a payload of more than 500 pounds. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for payload

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This work has resulted in the Nyx spacecraft, which is now undergoing NASA safety reviews for a cargo mission to the International Space Station as early as November 2028.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
The Amazon cargo plane that sped past the end of a MIA runway collided with two vehicles, killing five and injuring three others who remained hospitalized Tuesday.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of cargo

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Sports stars, celebrities and business heavyweights could enter from an interior loading dock area to a blue carpet backstage, allowing access into the club without having to navigate the crowds.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
The White House announced Arcade on social media with a series of animations parodying Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo loading screens.

— Lou Kesten, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of loading

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Offloading that cognitive and physical burden to an intelligent system allows high-end cardiovascular interventions to scale far more easily to clinics and communities worldwide.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Whatever option Toronto chooses, the burden falls on Cease and Soriano to continue their strong play.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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