surcharge
Pronunciation
/ˈsɝˌtʃɑɹdʒ/, /sɝˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "surcharge"in English

Surcharge
01

an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)

surcharge definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
surcharges
to surcharge
01

show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
surcharge
3rd person singular
surcharges
Present participle
surcharging
Past simple
surcharged
Past participle
surcharged
02

fill to an excessive degree

03

place too much a load on

04

print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote

05

fill to capacity with people

06

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

07

charge an extra fee, as for a special service

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