paying
/ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/
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Also seen as: payings
Meaning · English
payment
Noun
Examples
It brings his payings into close and convenient correspondence with his usings of commodities, and different branches of his expenditure thus become easily comparable.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “paying” mean?
payment
Is “paying” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.