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payouts

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpeɪˌaʊts// UK //pˈeɪaʊts// pay·outs

n. large amounts of money paid to people, often from an insurance company, a prize, or a business deal.

n. sums of money paid out at a specific time, typically from an investment, insurance claim, or lottery win.


SIMPLE

The insurance company processed the payouts quickly.

CONTEXTUAL

After the merger was finalized, the shareholders received significant payouts based on their original investments.

COMPLEX

The court ordered immediate payouts to the victims of the industrial accident, ensuring that medical expenses and lost wages were covered without further delay.

Usage

Usually appears in the plural when referring to multiple payments or a general system of distribution.

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