lump sum
noun
: an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money
The bonus is paid out in a lump sum.
take their winnings as a lump-sum payment
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According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, Buffington received $2 million in a lump sum payment, another million for property settlements and $13,750 a month for child support.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The China rights are licensed for a lump sum by a local firm.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Lump sum payment vs annuity and taxes More than 90% of lottery winners choose the lump sum over 30 annuity payments.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Carpenter chose to take her prize as a lump sum of $534,009.60.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The China rights are licensed for a lump sum by a local firm.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Lump sum payment vs annuity and taxes More than 90% of lottery winners choose the lump sum over 30 annuity payments.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Carpenter chose to take her prize as a lump sum of $534,009.60.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lump sum
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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