the period in which money owed, debts, etc, have to be paid back
Examples of 'payback period' in a sentence
payback period
The payback period will be longer and it takes longer to see the benefits,' he says.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This would give a payback period of just over three years.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This suggests a payback period of 60 years on current power prices.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Is it worth doing, and what is the likely payback period?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Domestic solar power has a ridiculous payback period.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
For a typical domestic application, estimates are for a potential payback period of more than nine years assuming an upfront capital outlay of about 16,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The payback period is about seven years, so it's important that you know how long you plan to stay in a property.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is not known how stringent the payback period will be, nor the level of interest - if there is any.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The payback period runs into decades.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Projects with high upfront costs would no longer be dismissed in favour of inferior wheezes with shorter payback periods.