Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
payoff
noun
/ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/
Definition
A payoff is a return on an investment or the result of a venture.
Examples
- After years of hard work, the payoff was a successful business.
- She finally received the payoff for her investments in stocks.
- The team put in long hours, and the payoff was winning the championship.
Meaning
The outcome or benefit received from an effort or investment, often viewed in terms of profit or advantage.
Synonyms
- return
- benefit
- reward
- profit
- outcome
