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payment
noun pay·ment \ˈpā-mənt\
: the act of giving money for something : the act of paying
: something that is given to someone in exchange for something else
: an amount of money that is paid for something
Full Definition of PAYMENT
1
: the act of paying
2
: something that is paid : pay
3
: requital
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First Known Use of PAYMENT
14th century
Related to PAYMENT
- Synonyms
- compensation, disbursement, giving, paying, remitment, remittance, remuneration
- Antonyms
- nonpayment
PAYMENT Defined for Kids
payment
noun pay·ment \ˈpā-mənt\
Definition of PAYMENT for Kids
1
: the act of giving money for something bought or for a service used
2
: money given to pay a debt <For three years I'll make payments on a car.>
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