carrying charge

/tʃɑrdʒ/
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Other forms: carrying charges

Definitions of carrying charge
  1. noun
    charge made for carrying an account or for merchandise sold on an installment plan
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    type of:
    charge
    the price charged for some article or service
  2. noun
    the opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership
    synonyms: carrying cost
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    opportunity cost
    cost in terms of foregoing alternatives
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