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10 Language-to-English DictionariesElectronic Payment
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈpeɪmənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A method of paying for goods or services using electronic means, typically involving the transfer of funds through the internet or other digital networks.
"Many consumers prefer electronic payment options for their convenience and speed." - 2
Any transaction that occurs through electronic channels rather than physical cash or checks.
"The rise of e-commerce has significantly increased the use of electronic payments."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'electronic payment' combines 'electronic,' derived from the Greek 'ēlektron' meaning 'amber' (historically related to electricity), and 'payment,' from the Latin 'pāmentum,' meaning 'a paying.' The phrase evolved with the advent of digital technology in the late 20th century, reflecting the shift from traditional cash transactions to digital methods.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Electronic Payment" is said worldwide
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Paiement électronique
Transliteration: pɛ.mɑ̃ e.lek.tʁ.o.nik
"De nombreux consommateurs préfèrent le paiement électronique."
Elektronische Zahlung
Transliteration: e.lek.tʁo.nɪʃə ˈtsa.lʊŋ
"Immer mehr Menschen nutzen elektronische Zahlungen."
Pagamento elettronico
Transliteration: pa.ɡaˈmen.to e.lekˈtrɔ.ni.ko
"Il pagamento elettronico è molto comune oggi."
Pago electrónico
Transliteration: ˈpa.ɣo elekˈtɾoniko
"El pago electrónico se ha vuelto muy popular."
Pagamento eletrônico
Transliteration: pa.ɡaˈmẽ.tu e.lekˈtɾo.ni.ku
"O pagamento eletrônico é uma opção conveniente."
इलेक्ट्रॉनिक भुगतान
Transliteration: ilekṭrāṇik bhugātān
"इलेक्ट्रॉनिक भुगतान तेजी से लोकप्रिय हो रहा है।"
电子支付
Transliteration: diànzǐ zhīfù
"电子支付在现代社会中变得越来越普遍。"
전자 결제
Transliteration: jeonja gyeolje
"전자 결제는 매우 편리합니다."
電子決済
Transliteration: denshi kessai
"電子決済は非常に便利です。"
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