Thesaurus results for SERVICE CHARGE

service charge

noun

variants also service fee

Definition of service charge

as in unit price

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Recent Examples of service charge Nightly rates at Hoshinoya Nara Prison start from $908, including tax and service charge. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 The breakdown is $140 for the ticket, four bucks for a facility fee, and a $10 service charge, plus taxes. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 Tickets are priced at $154, which includes a $140 ticket, a $4 facility fee and a $10 service charge, plus applicable taxes. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 How Cruise Tipping Works Some first-time cruisers may be shocked to learn that there is a per person—not per stateroom—gratuity and/or service charge already added into the cost of their cruise on many popular lines. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for service charge

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Noun

Phil Lempert, a consumer trend analyst, told ABC News that when shopping for Thanksgiving deals, consumers should look at the unit price for the best deal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Before reaching for the familiar label, check the unit price next to its store-brand neighbor.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of unit price

Noun

However, the announcement does not provide measured picking rates, error frequencies, or other performance results from the trial.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
If the rate change takes effect in 2027, Barbosa said the center will have to cut its patient load in half, particularly affecting older patients who rely on care close to home.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of rate

Noun

The report also said that carrying charges — the monthly payments made by members — had not kept up with the rising costs of operating the co-op and between 50 to 100 residents did not pay those charges on time.

— Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
As a result, most of the battery's volume and bulk is dedicated to things that don't contribute to carrying charges between the electrodes, which sets a limit on the sorts of energy densities that these technologies can reach.

— John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2023

Definition of carrying charge

Noun

The Party Film Sales handles international sales while Janus Films holds North American distribution rights.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Orders reflect current demand, while sales represent past demand that's been fulfilled — and investors are always looking toward the future.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of sale

Noun

And despite the rise of designer denim, Levi’s has remained a highly covetable wardrobe staple—both vintage and new—offering timeless appeal at a generally accessible price point.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Lotton is looking for buyers who want smaller lots for less maintenance and an affordable price point, Salatas said.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of price point

Noun

The rink also offers a $5 discount for those with a Dignity Health card and Western Health Advantage card.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project offers point-of-sale discounts on zero-emission trucks and buses and has distributed $1 billion so far.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

That includes a one percentage point surcharge on catering and prepared meals like rotisserie chickens that are sold at supermarkets.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
The exorbitant demand surcharge has been a consistent barrier for potential customers in the state, where Starlink’s popularity stems from its ability to deliver high-speed broadband to remote and rural areas.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of surcharge

Noun

And Republicans favor tax cuts for the wealthiest, while supporting tariffs that are clobbering many families.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Underpinning this shift is a complex set of factors, including higher labor costs and persistent driver shortages, as well as geopolitical tariff realignments and higher interest rates.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

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