payoff
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpeɪˌɔf// UK //pˈeɪɒf// pay·off
n. the positive result or reward you get at the end of a long process or effort.
n. the final outcome or reward resulting from a previous investment of time, effort, or money. Often refers to the resolution of a narrative or the return on a financial venture.
The payoff for all that hard work was a promotion.
After months of slow character development, the movie's final scene provides a satisfying emotional payoff for the audience.
While the initial investment in renewable energy is substantial, the long-term payoff includes both reduced operational costs and a significant decrease in the facility's carbon footprint.
Usage
Commonly used in both financial and narrative contexts; often paired with the verb 'to provide' or 'to yield'.