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base charge

[/beɪs tʃɑːrdʒ/]
nounpl: base charges
taxa base
1. A fixed fee or minimum charge that applies regardless of usage or additional services
The utility company charges a base charge of $15 per month before usage fees.
A companhia de serviços cobra uma taxa base de R$ 75 por mês antes das taxas de uso.
2. In chemistry, the fundamental charge associated with a chemical substance in its standard state
The base charge of the compound was determined through electrochemical analysis.
A carga base do composto foi determinada através de análise eletroquímica.
3. In business, the minimum or standard price before discounts or additional fees are applied
The hotel's base charge includes the room only; meals are charged separately.
A taxa base do hotel inclui apenas o quarto; refeições são cobradas separadamente.
Synonyms
fixed chargeminimum chargestanding chargeflat fee
Antonyms
variable chargeusage charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa base
Standard term used in utility billing and commercial contexts
Portugal
tarifa base
Common in European Portuguese for utility charges
General
custo base
Alternative term emphasizing the foundational cost component

Related Idioms & Phrases

cover the base charge
waive the base charge
base charge applies
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