Surcharge

B2 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    40 %
  • Retention Rate
    60 %
  • Complexity
    50 %
  • Surcharge Meanings

    noun an additional charge or fee

    verb None

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    preposition None

    conjunction None

    interjection None

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    Fields related to surcharge

    Finance

    A surcharge is an additional fee or charge added on top of the original cost of a product or service.

    Hospitality

    Hotels and restaurants may include a surcharge for services such as room cleaning or gratuities.

    Transportation

    In the transportation industry, a surcharge may be added to the cost of shipping goods to account for fuel costs or other expenses.

    Retail

    Retailers may impose a surcharge for special services like gift wrapping or expedited shipping.

    Utilities

    Some utility companies may apply a surcharge to customers' bills to cover infrastructure maintenance or other costs.

    Occupation Usage of surcharge

    Writer

    In the publishing industry, a surcharge may be applied to rush orders or special printing requests.

    Psychologist

    Psychologists may charge a surcharge for after-hours appointments or emergency consultations.

    Accountant

    Accountants may include a surcharge for additional services outside of standard tax preparation.

    Travel Agent

    Travel agents may add a surcharge for booking last-minute flights or accommodations.

    Lawyer

    Lawyers may apply a surcharge for expedited legal services or consultations outside of regular business hours.

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