pay-as-you-go
adjective
: of or relating to a system or policy of paying bills when due or of paying for goods and services when purchased
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On top of this, the pay-as-you-go billing policy has a pitfall that might end up costing more than the resources saved in the first place.
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Georgiy Nefedov, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Mastercard Americas president Linda Kirkpatrick and Sheedy said that the payment marketplace is a vastly competitive industry with the proliferation of online payment methods, pay-as-you-go platforms, and emerging financial technologies.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
Miss Manners is aware that many people prefer the pay-as-you-go method.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
There is little question that pay-as-you-go welfare and health-care systems will require adjustment to maintain an adequate balance between contributions put into these programs and benefits taken out.
—Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
The best way to save is through an annual plan, which on average saves around 30-36% by locking in an annual price rather than a more pay-as-you-go model with the monthly plan.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024
Families with kids may enjoy the nearly century-old Kiddie Park with pint-sized pay-as-you-go rides, sprawling Hemisfair playground, immersive art exhibits at Hopscotch, and the world’s first ultra-accessible theme park, Morgan’s Wonderland.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
This lets buyers opt for a pay-as-you-go model with flexible payment options, addressing pricing concerns and helping retain at-risk customers.
—Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This model offers flexibility without a long-term commitment. AWS and Microsoft Azure: Offer cloud services on a pay-as-you-go basis.
—Lakshmi S., Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Georgiy Nefedov, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Mastercard Americas president Linda Kirkpatrick and Sheedy said that the payment marketplace is a vastly competitive industry with the proliferation of online payment methods, pay-as-you-go platforms, and emerging financial technologies.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
Miss Manners is aware that many people prefer the pay-as-you-go method.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
There is little question that pay-as-you-go welfare and health-care systems will require adjustment to maintain an adequate balance between contributions put into these programs and benefits taken out.
—Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
The best way to save is through an annual plan, which on average saves around 30-36% by locking in an annual price rather than a more pay-as-you-go model with the monthly plan.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024
Families with kids may enjoy the nearly century-old Kiddie Park with pint-sized pay-as-you-go rides, sprawling Hemisfair playground, immersive art exhibits at Hopscotch, and the world’s first ultra-accessible theme park, Morgan’s Wonderland.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
This lets buyers opt for a pay-as-you-go model with flexible payment options, addressing pricing concerns and helping retain at-risk customers.
—Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This model offers flexibility without a long-term commitment. AWS and Microsoft Azure: Offer cloud services on a pay-as-you-go basis.
—Lakshmi S., Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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