payout

American  

[pey-out] / ˈpeɪˌaʊt /

noun

1. an act or instance of paying, expending, or disbursing.

2. money paid, expended, or disbursed, as a dividend or winning.

   He went to the betting window to collect his payout.

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verb phrase

1. 1. to distribute (money, wages, etc.); disburse.

   2. to get revenge upon for an injury; requite.

   3. to let out (a rope) by slackening.

Etymology

Origin of payout

First recorded in 1900–05; noun use of verb phrase pay out

Example Sentences

Prescription charges in England have also been frozen, and councils will be able to give cash payouts people struggling with the rising cost of living from a Crisis and Resilience Fund.

From BBC

One place investors can still find reliable payouts is real estate investment trusts.

From Barron's

The FCA said it believes 12 million people will be entitled to compensation, down from an earlier estimate of 14 million, with an average payout of £829 each.

From BBC

UConn’s upset means bettors who put money on the underdog will receive a larger payout.

From Barron's

With insurers leaning on exclusions to limit payouts, a lot more fights are forecast.

From The Wall Street Journal