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payload

The word “payload” has 2 syllables: pay-load

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪ.loʊd/

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In the thesaurus, “payload” has 31 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for payload along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for payload

Meanings of payload

  • noun
    1. That part of a cargo that produces revenue.
    2. The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft.
    3. That part of a rocket, missile, propelled stinger or torpedo that is not concerned with propulsion or guidance, such as a warhead or satellite.
    4. The functional part of a computer virus or another type of malware program, rather than the part that spreads it.
    5. (communication) The actual data in a data stream.

Example Sentences

  • The rocket successfully delivered its payload into orbit.
  • The drone can carry a payload of up to 10 kilograms.
  • Engineers are testing a new satellite payload for space communication.
  • The truck was overloaded and exceeded its maximum payload capacity.
  • The malware hid a dangerous payload that activated after installation.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms or another words to payload, such as: bale, ballast, boatload, body, bulk, bundle, burden.

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