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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing. uncountable
2. 2
   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. British, uncountable

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

Synonyms

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cashdownon callpayg

Antonyms

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contractpaper ticketseason ticket

Example

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"Every new employee has the chance to join a flexible pay-as-you-go pension plan."

Etymology

From pay + as you go (“while one progresses”).

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