payoff
//ˈpeɪˌɔf//
Noun
payoffSingular
payoffsPlural
1
A reward or benefit received as a result of effort, investment, or risk.
After years of hard work, she finally saw the payoff of her efforts.
2
The final outcome or result of a process or situation.
The payoff of all our hard work was a successful product launch.
3
A bribe or illicit payment made to someone in exchange for a favor or to avoid trouble.
The official accepted a payoff to overlook the violation.
4
The return on an investment or the profit from a financial venture.
The payoff from our real estate investment exceeded our expectations.