payment

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈpeɪmənt/]

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1. payment (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The act of paying.

Example: Payment will be made at the end of the month.

2. payment (noun) — sense 2

Definition: An instance of that act; a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services, or the transaction that conveys it.

Example: “[…] This is Mr. Churchill, who, as you are aware, is good enough to come to us for his diaconate, and, as we hope, for much longer; and being a gentleman of independent means, he declines to take any payment.” Saying this Walden rubbed his hands together and smiled contentedly.

3. payment (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Something of value given in return for an act; payback; recompense; reward.

Example: I humbly apologize for my behavior. Please accept this as payment for your kindness and patience.

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