payload
That part of a cargo that produces revenue.
Other meanings
That part of a rocket, missile, propelled stinger or torpedo that is not concerned with propulsion or guidance, such as a warhead or satellite.
The functional part of a computer virus or another type of malware program, rather than the part that spreads it.
Synonyms
- load
A kind of
- explosive
Related words
- multipayload
- warload
- payload specialist
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “payload” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.