carrying charge

car·ry char·gé

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Definitions of carrying charge words

noun carrying charge the opportunity cost of unproductive assets, such as goods stored in a warehouse 3
noun carrying charge interest or other extra charge paid on the balance owed in installment buying 3
noun carrying charge the costs associated with property ownership, as taxes, upkeep, etc. 3
noun carrying charge A carrying charge is the opportunity cost of unproductive assets, such as goods stored in a warehouse. 3
noun carrying charge a charge made for carrying an account, usually computed as a percentage of the principal owed. 1
noun carrying charge cost incurred while an asset is unproductive. 1

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1890-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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