dues payment

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   an amount of money that a member pays regularly to belong to a club, union, or other organization.

   Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a dues payment' or 'dues payments'. The word 'dues' is always plural in this meaning.

   Patterns

   • make a dues payment
   • miss a dues payment
   • a dues payment of $50

   The club sent me a reminder about my dues payment.

   If you miss a dues payment, your membership may be canceled.

   She made her dues payment online before the deadline.

2. 2noununcountable

   the act of paying money that you owe to an organization, especially as a member.

   Grammar: Used without 'a' or a plural when it means the general activity: 'Dues payment is required each January.'

   Patterns

   • dues payment is required
   • the deadline for dues payment

   Dues payment can be made by check or bank transfer.

   The union set a new deadline for dues payment.

Word forms

Common combinations

make a dues payment

Members must make a dues payment by the first of the month.

miss a dues payment

He missed a dues payment and lost his voting rights.

annual dues payment

The annual dues payment covers insurance and events.

dues payment deadline

The dues payment deadline is March 31.

Synonyms and how they differ

membership fee

A more general term for the cost of joining; 'dues payment' emphasizes the regular payment itself, often to a union or club.

subscription

Used more for magazines, services, or online accounts; 'dues' is typical for organizations you belong to.

Word family

dues noun

The money owed regularly to an organization.

due adjective

Owed or expected at a certain time: 'The rent is due tomorrow.'

Commonly confused: dues payment or due payment?

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