customs

Meanings

• noun

  The set of practices, laws, and regulations governing trade and the movement of goods and people across international borders.

  - "The customs office at the airport checks all incoming luggage for prohibited items."
  - "Travelers are required to fill out customs forms before entering the country."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkʌstəmz/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkʌstəmz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fashion , habit , practice , usage , wone , wont

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with customs
crimes , chimes , times

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Variants

List of all variants of customs that leads to same result
custom , customs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'costume' meaning dress or attire, later used to refer to the taxes and duties levied on goods brought in from other lands.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's busiest customs facility is located at the Port of Los Angeles in the United States.

2. Some countries have 'roving customs' where officers can stop and inspect vehicles at any time, not just at official border crossings.

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Related Concepts

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1. duty: A tax or fee imposed on imported or exported goods.

2. tariff: A schedule of duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

3. border control: The measures taken to regulate and monitor the movement of people, goods, and vehicles across international borders.

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Culture

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Customs play a significant role in international trade and travel, ensuring compliance with regulations and protecting countries from the introduction of contraband or harmful materials. Customs procedures can also reflect cultural values and traditions.

How to Memorize "customs"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a customs officer checking luggage at an airport.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'customs' with the idea of international trade and travel regulations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Bring Us Many Items' to remember the meaning of customs (C-Compliance, A-Adherence, T-Trade, B-Border, U-Uniformity, M-Monitoring, I-Importation, T-Taxes).

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