payout

noun

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

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Mega Millions 11-22-42-46-51, Mega Ball: 04, Megaplier: 2 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024 Over days, weeks and even months, stock prices can meander far from their payouts. Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Add picks with demon and goblin emojis that indicate non-standard payouts of up to 100x your initial entry. Tim Van Straten, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 In accounts payable, companies including Cherry and Apron have focused on simplifying payouts. Lucinda Shen, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for payout 

Word History

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 15 Nov. 2024.

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