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Tax meaning

What does “tax” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“tax” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.

tax

noun

  1. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

    Synonymstaxationrevenue enhancement

verb

  1. levy a tax on

    “The State taxes alcohol heavily”

    “Clothing is not taxed in our state”

  2. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

    Synonymsassess

  3. use to the limit

    “you are taxing my patience”

    Synonymstask

  4. make a charge against or accuse

    “They taxed him failure to appear in court”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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