surcharge
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transitive verb \ˈsər-ˌchärj\Definition of SURCHARGE
1
a : overcharge b : to charge an extra fee c : to show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
2
British : overstock
3
: to fill or load to excess <the atmosphere…was surcharged with war hysteria — H. A. Chippendale>
4
a : to mark a surcharge on (a stamp) b : overprint <surcharge a banknote>
Examples of SURCHARGE
- <contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly>
Origin of SURCHARGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French surcharger, from sur- + charger to load, charge — more at charge
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to SURCHARGE
- Synonyms
- gouge, soak, sting, overcharge
- Antonyms
- undercharge
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Rhymes with SURCHARGE
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nounDefinition of SURCHARGE
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a : an additional tax, cost, or impost b : an extra fare <a sleeping car surcharge> c : an instance of surcharging an account
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: an excessive load or burden
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: the action of surcharging : the state of being surcharged
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a (1) : an overprint on a stamp; specifically : one that alters the denomination (2) : a stamp bearing such an overprint b : an overprint on a currency note
See Examples of SURCHARGE
- The airline has added a $20 fuel surcharge on all international flights.
First Known Use of SURCHARGE
15th century
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