Meaning of the word payback in English

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payback

US /ˈpeɪ.bæk/
UK /ˈpeɪ.bæk/

Noun

1.

an advantage received from something, especially the profit from a financial investment:

Example:
The payback for reorganization should be increased productivity.
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