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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.
3.
transportationTECH. cargo or passengers generating revenueTECH.
- The truck's payload was mostly electronics.
4.
weaponryTECH. explosive or functional part of a missileTECH.
- The missile's payload was designed for maximum impact.
5.
malware codeTECH. functional part of a computer virusTECH.
- The virus's payload corrupted the entire system.
Expressions with payload
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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)
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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.
Engineers worked on enhancing the payload for better efficiency. The malware's payload deleted crucial files. A dangerous payload was hidden in the email attachment.
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- French:charge utile, contenu, ...
- German:Nutzlast, Daten, ...
- Italian:carico utile, carico, ...
- Spanish:carga útil, carga comercial, ...
- Portuguese:carga útil, carga, ...
- Chinese:有效载荷, 数据负载, ...
- Japanese:ペイロード, データ, ...
- Arabic:حَمْولَة, حُمولَة بَيانات, ...
- Hebrew:מַטְעָן, מִטְעָן, ...
- Russian:полезная нагрузка, данные, ...
- Ukrainian:корисне навантаження, дані, ...
- Hindi:उपयोगी भार, डेटा, ...
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