payout
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a large sum of money paid to someone, especially from an insurance company or a competition.
a large disbursement of funds, often following a claim, a legal settlement, or a winning bet.
Simple“The insurance company offered a large payout after the storm damaged their house.”
In context“Following the successful litigation, the plaintiffs received a significant payout that covered all their medical expenses and legal fees.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the amount of money a company pays to its shareholders from its profits.
the distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, often expressed as a ratio or a total value.
Simple“The company announced a higher payout this year because profits were so strong.”
In context“Investors were pleased when the board approved a record dividend payout, reflecting the firm's robust cash flow and market dominance.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'payout ratio' to describe the percentage of earnings paid to investors.
Synonyms
“Slocombe suggested he was expecting a payout from an injury that he suffered on another building job, and would get the cash back and continue with the work.”
“One of each person's choices was picked at random and paid out via MobilePay, the Danish mobile payment app, with an average payout of around DKK 250.”