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Payment

PAY-muhnt

/ˈpeɪmʌnt/

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payment

Dictionary meaning

The act of paying money.

Examples

  • I accept all forms of payment.
  • The bank keeps calling about an overdue payment.

Synonyms: defrayal, defrayment

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