American English pronunciation
How to pronounce payable
IPA transcription: ['peɪəbəl]
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Noun
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a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit
“the problem was to match receivables and payables in the same currency”
Adjective
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subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
“a collectible bill”
“a note payable on demand”
“a check payable to John Doe”
Usage examples
- Corporate income tax like individual income tax is payable on annual basis.
- Suppose the death benefit is payable at the end of year of death.
- No income, sales, or wealth taxes are payable by individuals.
- Large-scale debt restructuring was needed urgently, since the high-interest bonds had become unpayable.
- These games are usually free, with extra, payable options sometimes available.
- An annual membership fee is payable by towns.