autopayment

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noun

automatic payment

Scrabble 18

Meanings

nounautopayment (countable and uncountable, plural autopayments)

plural autopayments

  1. countableuncountableautomatic payment

    Large utility companies use autopayment, where callers can make payments using the telephone keypad rather than speaking to an operator.

    2008, Great Britain: National Audit Office, Management of tax debt: report, page 25
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    It's always a good idea to offer autopayment and autorenewal plans if people might buy your product or service on a repetitive basis. Their credit cards are automatically charged each month, simplifying life for both of you.

    2007, Jay Conrad Levinson, Jeannie Levinson, Amy Levinson, Guerrilla marketing, page 61

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APA

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Chicago

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