Definition Synonyms
Definition of payment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
financesum of money given for goods or services
- She received a payment of $100 for her work.
2.
transactionact of giving money for goods or services
- Payment is required before delivery of the product.
3.
compensationsomething given as a reward or punishment
- His actions were a payment for her kindness.
Expressions with payment
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bribe given secretly to influence someone
The official accepted an under-the-table payment to approve the deal.
illegal payment to influence someone
The company was accused of making grease payments to secure contracts.
small bribe to expedite a process
The manager requested a lubrication payment to speed up the shipment.
compensation to employees if company is taken over
Employees were assured parachute payments in case of a hostile takeover.
leave quickly without paying for goods or services
He tried to make off without payment at the restaurant.
system for paying bills automatically
Automatic bill payment ensures your bills are paid on time.
payment made using physical money
The store only accepts cash payment for purchases under $10.
last payment to settle a debt or obligation
She made the final payment on her car loan.
complete settling of a debt by paying the entire amount owed
Full payment is required before the keys to the apartment are handed over.
plastic card for paying goods or services
She used her payment card to buy groceries.
way to pay for goods or services
Credit card is a common payment method.
sum due on a set schedule, paid repeatedly over time
Her regular payment was due on the first of each month.
mistake where the same bill or debt is paid two times
A double payment happened because the invoice was processed twice.
first sum of money paid at the start of an agreement
An initial payment is required when you sign the rental contract.
regular amount of money paid once each month for something owed
Her car loan has a high monthly payment.
money transfer made through the internet to pay for goods or services
The store accepts online payment through credit cards and digital wallets.
arranged schedule allowing a sum of money to be paid in parts
We set up a payment plan to cover the hospital bill over twelve months.
money paid before a service or product is received
He made an advance payment for the car to secure its delivery..
repeatedly ask someone to pay money they owe
They had to chase him for payment every week.
benefit provided by government or insurance for disabled individuals
He applied for disability payment after his accident.
initial payment for securing a purchase
They made a down payment on the new car.
payment made at the time of purchase
The store offers a discount for immediate payment.
failure to pay money owed by the agreed or required time
The lender reported a payment default after three missed mortgage installments.
the frequency at which payments are made
The loan has a monthly payment rate.
Origin of payment
Old French, paiement (action of paying)
Terms with payment included in their meaning
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acquire goods
obtain something in exchange for payment
finance
require payment of a specified price
present
something given to someone without payment
payment method
immediate payment for goods or services
cost
requiring additional payment
employment
fixed regular payment for employment
scheduling
scheduled date for payment or task completion
no charge
without any cost or payment
free of cost
without any payment or charge
payment method
using coins or bills for payment
money payment
paid or involving physical money, not checks or cards
payment method
method of paying for something in parts
free
no cost or payment required
transportation
proof of payment for train journey
payment
money paid before it is due
payment details
address linked to a payment account where charges and statements are recorded
commerce
purchased or obtained by payment
commerce
ask for payment for goods or services
borrowing power
ability to obtain goods before payment
payment
amount of money paid or charged for each day of use or work
purchase
initial payment to reserve or purchase something
service payment
payment made for professional services
pricing
required payment for entry, membership, or a small extra item
transportation
device for collecting payment in parking areas
Examples of payment in a sentence
He made a payment for the online purchase. Your payment was received this morning. They made payment for the repairs online. The fine was a payment for his reckless driving. Her promotion was a payment for years of hard work.
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- French:paiement, règlement, ...
- German:Zahlung, Bezahlung, ...
- Italian:pagamento, versamento, ...
- Spanish:pago, abono, ...
- Portuguese:pagamento, liquidação, ...
- Chinese:付款, 缴款, ...
- Japanese:支払い, 決済, ...
- Arabic:دَفْع, سَداد, ...
- Hebrew:תַּשְׁלוּם, פֵּרָעוֹן, ...
- Russian:платеж, платёж, ...
- Ukrainian:виплата, розрахунок, ...
- Hindi:भुगतान, अदायगी, ...
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