lump sum

Noun

A single payment of a large amount of money, typically given at one time.

ریشه

The word 'lump' comes from Middle English 'lumpe', meaning a shapeless mass or piece. 'Sum' comes from Middle English 'summe', which originated from Old English 'sum', meaning a quantity or amount.

مثال

• He received a lump sum of money as a retirement bonus.
• The lottery winner chose to take the lump sum instead of annual payments.
• The inheritance was paid out as a lump sum.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Receive a lump sum Pay a lump sum Invest a lump sum Settle for a lump sum