Word
payout
Phoneticspay·out, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpeɪˌaʊt/
UK/pˈeɪaʊt/
Definitions
01general payment
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a large sum of money paid to someone, especially from an insurance company or a competition.
n. a large disbursement of funds, often following a claim, a legal settlement, or a winning bet.
“The insurance company offered a large payout after the storm damaged their house.”
“Following the successful litigation, the plaintiffs received a significant payout that covered all their medical expenses and legal fees.”
Synonyms
02dividends
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical
n. the amount of money a company pays to its shareholders from its profits.
n. the distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, often expressed as a ratio or a total value.
“The company announced a higher payout this year because profits were so strong.”
“Investors were pleased when the board approved a record dividend payout, reflecting the firm's robust cash flow and market dominance.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'payout ratio' to describe the percentage of earnings paid to investors.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“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.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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