part of payment

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "part of payment" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a portion or installment of a total payment due for a service or product. Example: "The total cost of the project is $10,000, and we require a part of payment upfront to begin the work."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

Which led the Haggler back to Mr. Welsh: Why didn't you just say you wanted no part of payment review?

The New York Times

Under the guise of eliminating the need for trust, Nakamoto demonstrates that trust is an inescapable part of payment systems.

HuffPost

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

"The most difficult part of payments is that RedLaser is agnostic in this regard," he says.

TechCrunch

While the Starbucks deal is no doubt a huge win for Square from a branding and exposure perspective, these smaller chains could represent a huge opportunity for Square to command a meaningful part of payments for the regional merchant.

TechCrunch

Withdrawing land from production as part of payments and making payments that encourage lower yields per hectare and per animal, would also help meet environmental objectives.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Unaoil stressed that no part of the payment was intended to finance commissions of payments to officials in connection with the project.

The Guardian

Many own Rio shares as part of their payment packages.

The New York Times

Part of each payment is applied to the interest and part reduces the outstanding balance.

The New York Times

Part of the payment would be covered by the firm's insurer.

The New York Times

Only 34% of taxpayers now opt to contribute part of their payment to the church.

The Guardian - Opinion

Part of the payment is contingent upon IntelliSense achieving certain performance objectives.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "part of payment" to generally indicate a non-specific portion; for specific scenarios, alternatives like "installment" or "deposit" may be more appropriate.

Common error

Avoid using "part of payment" when you specifically mean a "partial payment", which indicates that the full amount has not been paid. "Part of payment" is more general, referring to any component or installment.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "part of payment" functions as a noun phrase, typically acting as the subject or object of a sentence or clause. It identifies a specific portion or component of a total payment. The Ludwig AI confirms its usability in English.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Science

50%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "part of payment" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase that refers to a section or component of a larger payment. According to Ludwig AI, it is usable in written English. While not overly common, its usage is appropriate across various contexts, particularly in news and media and scientific discussions. Alternatives such as "portion of payment" or "installment of payment" may provide more specific meaning depending on the intended context. Remember to differentiate it from "partial payment", which implies that the full amount has not been settled.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

partial payment

A general term for a payment that does not cover the full amount due.

portion of payment

Replaces "part" with "portion", indicating a share or segment of the total payment.

installment of payment

Specifies that the payment is one in a series of payments made over time.

fraction of payment

Uses "fraction" to denote a numerical proportion of the total payment.

segment of payment

Replaces "part" with "segment", highlighting a distinct component of the payment.

share of payment

Indicates a specific allocation or percentage of the overall payment amount.

slice of payment

Informal alternative suggesting a piece or portion of the payment.

piece of payment

Similar to "slice", this emphasizes a discrete component of the payment.

down payment component

Specifically refers to the initial payment made when purchasing something on credit.

a portion of the amount due

More verbose but clarifies that only a section of the total owed sum is transferred.

FAQs

How can I use "part of payment" in a sentence?

You can use "part of payment" to refer to a portion of the total amount due, as in: "A "part of payment" is required upfront to secure the service."

What's the difference between "part of payment" and "partial payment"?

"Part of payment" refers to any section or component of a payment, while "partial payment" specifically means that the entire amount due has not been paid.

What are some alternatives to "part of payment"?

Depending on the context, you could use alternatives like "portion of payment", "installment of payment", or "down payment".

Is it correct to say "a part of the payment"?

Yes, "a part of the payment" is grammatically correct and means the same as ""part of payment"". Both phrases indicate a section or portion of the total payment.