lump sum
noun
: an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money
The bonus is paid out in a lump sum.
take their winnings as a lump-sum payment
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The club chose to receive a one-time lump sum of about $763,000.
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
These loans can come in the form of a lump sum of cash in the case of a home equity loan or as a revolving line of credit via a HELOC.
—Mallika Mitra, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
This could lessen the burden on condo owners who might have the ability to pay over time but can’t afford to take on a massive lump sum.
—Rebecca Liebson, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
The woman opted to take the lump sum payment of $680,000, which came out to $489,600 after taxes.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
These loans can come in the form of a lump sum of cash in the case of a home equity loan or as a revolving line of credit via a HELOC.
—Mallika Mitra, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
This could lessen the burden on condo owners who might have the ability to pay over time but can’t afford to take on a massive lump sum.
—Rebecca Liebson, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
The woman opted to take the lump sum payment of $680,000, which came out to $489,600 after taxes.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lump sum
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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