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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Consequently, affected beneficiaries will receive increases to their monthly benefit checks, as well as retroactive lump sum payments for benefits payable for January 2024 and after.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Coming up with a lump sum payment, however, is a challenge for most people already burdened by debt.
—Chad Van Horn, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Biden said back benefits would come as a lump sum payment.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Each family received a lump sum of money after the show that the homebuilder and developer knew would assist them with the transition.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Coming up with a lump sum payment, however, is a challenge for most people already burdened by debt.
—Chad Van Horn, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Biden said back benefits would come as a lump sum payment.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Each family received a lump sum of money after the show that the homebuilder and developer knew would assist them with the transition.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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