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carrying charge
noun
- a charge made for carrying an account, usually computed as a percentage of the principal owed.
- cost incurred while an asset is unproductive.
carrying charge
noun
- the opportunity cost of unproductive assets, such as goods stored in a warehouse
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of carrying charge1
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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Example Sentences
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They are getting tired of the costs associated with living in a large home, bogged down by the carrying charges for the house and the continuous upkeep.
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The anonymous petition blames “some very wealthy and selfish shareholders†for the rejected offer, which, it states, will lead to increased carrying charges and “no new lobbies for a long time.â€
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“Well, there’s interest and carrying charge. Some people find it convenient.â€
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They pay “carrying charges†rather than rent and have a bigger stake than traditional renters.
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The monthly carrying charges for each apartment total $15,986, according to the spokesman.
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