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- [kwawr-ter-ij]
- /ˈkwɔr tər ɪdʒ/
- /ˈkwɔː.tə.rɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwawr-ter-ij]
- /ˈkwɔr tər ɪdʒ/
Definitions of quarterage word
- noun quarterage the act of providing troops with living accommodations. 1
- noun quarterage the cost of such accommodations. 1
- noun quarterage a shelter or lodging. 1
- noun quarterage a quarterly payment, charge, or allowance. 1
- noun quarterage A sum paid or received quarterly. 1
- noun quarterage an allowance or payment made quarterly 0
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Origin of quarterage
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English. See quarter, -age
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Parts of speech for Quarterage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quarterage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
quarterage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quarterage
noun quarterage
- construction — Construction is the building of things such as houses, factories, roads, and bridges.
- digs — to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
- dwelling — Machinery. a flat or cylindrical area on a cam for maintaining a follower in a certain position during part of a cycle. a period in a cycle in the operation of a machine or engine during which a given part remains motionless.
- habitation — a place of residence; dwelling; abode.
- home — Lord, Douglas-Home.
Antonyms for quarterage
noun quarterage
- office — Microsoft Office
- brightness — the condition of being bright
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
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