English · Work & Business
payroll
/ˈpeɪ.roʊl/
[/ˈpeɪ.roʊl/]
list of employee wages
Advancednoun
Definition
The list of a company's employees and the money paid to each, or the total amount paid in wages.
Example
The accountant runs payroll at the end of each month so everyone is paid on time.
The accountant runs payroll at the end of each month so everyone is paid on time.
Etymology
A compound of 'pay' and 'roll' (a list or register), dating from the 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business administration and human resources.