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 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 Frustration is said to be mounting as several cruise lines have raised their gratuity or service charges in 2026. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 However, a decline in license, permit and service charges is anticipated compared to the 2025-26 mid-year budget. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 At the end of a meal at Somebody People, the server places the bill on the table and explains that a 20% service charge is included and that is shared with the front and back of house. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for service charge

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Noun

While well below the Mountain View per-unit price, the Sunnyvale deal was generally at a similar level as some recent apartment transactions in South San Jose.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The publication suggests that the unit price could be as low as $10,000, signaling Beijing’s push to make advanced loitering munitions affordable for mass deployment.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025

Definition of unit price

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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

This next generation of talent provides an in for luxury brands who are keen to generate loyalty and sales, not just celebrity fervor, through their Korean brand ambassadors.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Their capacity to generate revenue via sales is ultimately determined by the market, and those players that are attracting interest.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of sale

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While the Fathom will surely attract some Ford truck enthusiasts, its size, price point and electric powertrain all also likely bring in new buyers.

— Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Coming in at less than $300, contributor Will Porter is a fan of this Amazon best seller for its approachable price point as well as its versatile build.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of price point

Noun

Transit discounts are available for seniors, disabled and student riders.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Downtown and on-campus bookstores did similar clean outs, offering up to 70% discounts on Nike wares before pivoting quickly with pop-up adidas shops in July.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

Enrollment in that program is automatic for all gig workers and taxi drivers, with benefits paid for through a passenger surcharge collected instantly via fares.

— Jacob Lederman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
After that master list was published, around 17,000 homeowners received letters warning them that the city had identified them as subject to the tax and needed to contest the finding or get hit with the surcharge.

— Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of surcharge

Noun

The bipartisan package allows the president to impose tariffs on the world’s top five purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas, including China and India.

— Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The facility, which would be the first of its kind built in the US since 1980, could help ease Washington’s concerns about access to the metal, and gives EGA a break from tariffs on its exports to the US.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of tariff

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