pay·ment

[pey-muhnt]
noun
1.
something that is paid; an amount paid; compensation; recompense.
2.
the act of paying.
3.
reward or punishment; requital.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English, variant of paiement < Middle French. See pay1, -ment

pro·pay·ment, adjective
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payment (ˈpeɪmənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the act of paying
2.  a sum of money paid
3.  something given in return; punishment or reward

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
My phone notified me that my payment was sent, and the cashier gave me the
  thumbs up to say he received it.
The country leads the world in payment cards that can be waved, not swiped.
The tone of this letter was polite, even grateful that payment would be made.
Government contractors may continue to work if they received payment in advance
  or are willing to temporarily work without pay.
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