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Pay-as-you-go

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(economics) A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (economics) A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing.
  2. (British) A payment method where the charge of a service is taken automatically, usually in small amounts, after the usage, in contrast of paying before usage. Used especially of mobile phones and transport ticketing.

Example Sentences

From January 2, passengers will be able to use contactless pay-as-you-go between London and Reading.

Synonyms for pay-as-you-go

Antonyms for pay-as-you-go

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does pay-as-you-go mean?

Pay-as-you-go means (economics) A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing..

What is a synonym for pay-as-you-go?

Common synonyms include PAYG.

What is the opposite of pay-as-you-go?

Possible antonyms include contract, season ticket, paper ticket.

How do you use pay-as-you-go in a sentence?

From January 2, passengers will be able to use contactless pay-as-you-go between London and Reading.

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