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[Thai Economics Library | Archives (for history)]
September 07, 2006

Charge

charge (noun, verb) - a request to pay
(also "sending a bill" or "putting it on their account" for future payment)

chargeable (adj) - can request someone to pay for
* Are these consulting hours chargeable to the client?
* Purchases from the hotel boutique are chargeable to your room.
* There are regulations limiting the rates of chargeable interest.
* You can now have all your chargeable calls itemised in your bill.

charge card (noun) - a credit card (usually for a particular store)


Example sentences:

* 1000 baht will be charged to your account.

* There's no charge for wrapping your gift.

* There'll be a small charge for delivery.

* Delivery within the city is free of charge.

* The service is available for a nominal charge.

* The money changer charges a commission on all transactions.

* Research costs are charged against profits the year they are incurred.

* You incurred a charge against your account.

* All early cancellations incur a charge.

* The manager has waived all early cancellation charges.

* There is one flat installation charge for up to 10 telephone lines.



take charge (verb), in charge (adj) - have control and responsibility over

* We're looking for someone to take charge of the marketing side of our business.

* I will take personal charge of this project.

* Who is in charge of these accounts?

* Can I speak to the person in charge here?


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