P0127200 (pā′out′)n.1. The act or an instance of paying out.2. A percentage of corporate earnings that is paid as dividends to shareholders.
pay•out
(ˈpeɪˌaʊt)
n. 1. an act or instance of paying or disbursing. 2. money paid or disbursed, as a dividend or winning. [1900–05]Translations FinancialSeePay OutThesaurusSeepay out