Meaning of the word payments in English

What does payments mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

payments

US /ˈpeɪ.mənts/
UK /ˈpeɪ.mənts/

Plural Noun

1.

the action or process of paying someone or something, or of being paid

Example:
She made her monthly loan payments on time.
The company processes thousands of payments daily.
2.

an amount paid or payable

Example:
The insurance company sent out the compensation payments.
He receives regular payments from his pension fund.