CEFR B2

advance payment

noun

Meaning

A sum of money paid before the goods or services are actually delivered or completed.

Examples

The landlord required an advance payment of one month's rent to secure the apartment.
Many freelance designers ask for an advance payment to cover their initial time and software costs.

Synonyms: deposit, prepayment, down payment, retainer

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advance payment (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ədˈvæns ˈpeɪmənt

Definition

A sum of money paid before the goods or services are actually delivered or completed.

Examples

The landlord required an advance payment of one month's rent to secure the apartment.
Many freelance designers ask for an advance payment to cover their initial time and software costs.
The company policy prohibits any advance payment until the contract has been signed by both parties.

Synonyms of advance payment

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