Definition

A record of employees who are paid by a company, including how much money each person earns.

Example

The company updated its payroll to include new employees.

Conversation

Did you check if the payroll has been processed this week?

I haven't looked yet, but I hope it went through without any issues.

Yeah, I need to make sure my salary is on the payroll this time.

Same here! It would be nice to get paid on time for once.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Payroll → The word is formed from "pay" (from Old French *paier*, meaning to pay) and "roll" (from Old French *rolle*, meaning a list or document). The term "payroll" refers to a list of employees and the amounts they are to be paid.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'list' ('roll') of people who are 'paid' ('pay') — that's what payroll means.

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