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payback

/ˈpeɪˌbæk/

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What does payback mean?

noun

  1. An act of revenge.
  2. A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.
  3. A return on investment.
More meanings (2)

verb

  1. Misspelling of pay back.

noun

  1. (rare) A refund; reimbursement.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈpeɪˌbæk/

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