payout
|pay/out|
B2
/ˈpeɪˌaʊt/
monetary distribution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'payout' originates from the English words 'pay' and 'out', where 'pay' meant 'to give money' and 'out' indicated 'external or outward direction'.
Historical Evolution
'pay' and 'out' combined in English to form the modern word 'payout'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give money outwardly', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sum of money paid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sum of money paid, especially as a dividend or a winning.
The company announced a large payout to its shareholders.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41