What does payable mean?

adj. must be paid or can be paid; when a check is made payable to someone, their name is written on it so they can cash it

payable

🇺🇸 /ˈpeɪəbl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpeɪəbl/

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adjective

must be paid or can be paid

The rent is payable on the first day of each month.

when a check is made payable to someone, their name is written on it so they can cash it

Make the check payable to John Smith for the amount due.

must be paid or can be paid; when a check is made payable to someone, their name is written on it so they can cash it