payload
ˈpeɪˌloʊd
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Definition of payload - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
aerospaceTECH.total weight carried by an aircraft or spacecraftTECH.
  • The spacecraft's payload included scientific instruments.
2.
internet messageTECH.data transmitted over a networkTECH.
  • The malware was hidden in the payload of the email attachment..
data information
3.
transportationTECH.cargo or passengers generating revenueTECH.
  • The truck's payload was mostly electronics.
cargo freight load
4.
weaponryTECH.explosive or functional part of a missileTECH.
  • The missile's payload was designed for maximum impact.
explosive charge munition warhead
5.
malware codeTECH.functional part of a computer virusTECH.
  • The virus's payload corrupted the entire system.
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astronaut who manages specific payloads on space missions
The payload specialist conducted experiments in the spacecraft's lab module..

Origin of payload

English, pay (to give) + load (cargo)

Terms with payload included in their meaning

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payload
freight carried by air excluding passengers
science
front part of a missile or aircraft reducing drag and protecting payload
astronautics
protective covering for a rocket payload

Examples of payload in a sentence

  • The cargo plane carried a payload of medical supplies.
  • The payload contained sensitive information.
  • Engineers analyzed the payload for any anomalies.
  • The airplane's payload included medical supplies.
  • They calculated the payload for maximum efficiency.
  • The drone's payload was equipped with surveillance technology.

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  1. French:charge utile, contenu, ...
  2. German:Nutzlast, Daten, ...
  3. Italian:carico utile, carico, ...
  4. Spanish:carga útil, carga comercial, ...
  5. Portuguese:carga útil, carga, ...
  6. Chinese:有效载荷, 数据负载, ...
  7. Japanese:ペイロード, データ, ...
  8. Arabic:حَمْولَة, حُمولَة بَيانات, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַטְעָן, מִטְעָן, ...
  10. Russian:полезная нагрузка, данные, ...
  11. Ukrainian:корисне навантаження, дані, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयोगी भार, डेटा, ...
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