Definitions

1. noun

The contents or burden being carried by a vehicle, especially a spacecraft, or the data or information being transmitted or carried by a system.

“The spacecraft’s payload included a crew of astronauts and several tons of scientific equipment.”

2. noun

The amount of data or information that can be processed or stored by a computer system.

“The new server’s payload has been increased to handle the growing demand for online services.”

3. noun

The explosive charge in a bomb or other explosive device.

“The terrorist’s payload was discovered by the authorities and safely defused.”

4. noun

The amount of cargo that a vehicle can carry.

“The truck’s payload capacity is 10 tons.”

5. verb

To load or carry a burden or payload.

“The spacecraft will payload to the moon with a crew of astronauts.”