variable charges
[/ˈvɛriəbəl ˈtʃɑrdʒɪz/]
nounpl: variable charges
cobranças variáveis
1. Costs or fees that fluctuate based on usage, consumption, or other changing factors, rather than remaining fixed
The utility company charges a base fee plus variable charges depending on how much electricity you use each month.
A companhia de energia cobra uma taxa fixa mais cobranças variáveis dependendo de quanto você usa de eletricidade a cada mês.
2. In business accounting, expenses that change in direct proportion to the volume of production or services rendered
The manufacturer's variable charges include raw materials and hourly labor costs.
As cobranças variáveis do fabricante incluem matérias-primas e custos de mão de obra por hora.
3. In telecommunications and utilities, fees charged according to actual usage rather than a flat rate
Mobile phone plans often include variable charges for data overages beyond your monthly limit.
Planos de telefone móvel frequentemente incluem cobranças variáveis para excedentes de dados além do seu limite mensal.
Variable charges are a fundamental concept in both Brazilian and American utility and business sectors. In Brazil, this is particularly relevant for water, electricity, and gas companies, where tariffs vary by consumption brackets. In the USA, the term is standard in telecommunications, utilities, and SaaS business models. Understanding variable charges is essential for budgeting in both countries.
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