+A **payoff** is the [outcome](/wiki/outcome) or consequence an agent receives following a choice or action, often expressed as a numerical value. It quantifies the [reward](/wiki/reward) or cost, fundamentally shaping strategic decisions and analyses in various fields.
+## See also
+- [Game Theory](/wiki/game_theory)
+- [Decision Making](/wiki/decision_making)
+- [Utility](/wiki/utility)
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