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noun
A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: economics, sciences
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noun
A payment method where the charge of a service is taken automatically, usually in small amounts, after the usage, in contrast of paying before usage. Used especially of mobile phones and transport ticketing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, uncountable
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History
From pay + as you go (“while one progresses”).
Across languages
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