English to English Dictionary

Pay-scale

A graded system of compensation that determines how much an employee is paid based on their position, experience, or qualifications.

Payable

An amount of money that is owed or due to be paid.

Payday

The day on which someone is paid their wages or salary.

Payday loan

A relatively small amount of money lent at a high rate of interest on the agreement that it will be repaid when the borrower receives their next wages.

Payload

The part of a vehicle's load, especially an aircraft or spacecraft, that produces revenue or is the primary mission objective, such as passengers or cargo.

Payment

The transfer of money, goods, or services in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill a legal obligation.

Payment Anticipation

The act of receiving payment in advance for goods or services.

Payment order

A directive to make a payment to a specified party.

Payola

The practice of bribing someone, especially a radio broadcaster, to commercialize a product or play a particular song.

Payout

A disbursement of money, especially a large amount paid to an insurance policyholder or beneficiary upon settling a claim.

Pdq

Used to indicate that something should be done quickly.

Pea

A small, round green seed that is eaten as a vegetable.