surcharge

Meanings

• noun

  An additional charge or fee imposed on top of a base price or charge.

• noun

  A fee or charge that is added to the base price of a good or service.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

discount

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with surcharge
charge , arrange , arrangement , rearrange

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Variants

List of all variants of surcharge that leads to same result
surcharge , surcharged , surcharges , surcharging

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'surcharge', meaning 'extra charge' or 'additional burden'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that some airlines impose a surcharge for fuel when the price of oil is high?

2. In the world of finance, a surcharge may be added to a credit card transaction processed through a merchant account that is not in the card issuer's network.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tax: A surcharge is a type of tax that is added to the base price of a good or service.

2. Fee: A surcharge is a type of fee that is added to the base price of a good or service.

3. Surcharging: The act of imposing a surcharge on a good or service.

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Culture

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In economics and business, a surcharge may be imposed for various reasons such as taxes, fees, or additional services. In some cases, surcharges can be controversial, particularly when they are perceived as unfair or excessive.

How to Memorize "surcharge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a price tag with an additional charge added on top.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'surcharge' with the idea of an extra fee or charge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Surplus, C is for Charge' to remember the meaning of surcharge.

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