˜yĐÄvlog

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carrying charge

noun

  1. a charge made for carrying an account, usually computed as a percentage of the principal owed.
  2. cost incurred while an asset is unproductive.


carrying charge

noun

  1. the opportunity cost of unproductive assets, such as goods stored in a warehouse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of carrying charge1

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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They are getting tired of the costs associated with living in a large home, bogged down by the carrying charges for the house and the continuous upkeep.

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The anonymous petition blames “some very wealthy and selfish shareholders” for the rejected offer, which, it states, will lead to increased carrying charges and “no new lobbies for a long time.”

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“Well, there’s interest and carrying charge. Some people find it convenient.”

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They pay “carrying charges” rather than rent and have a bigger stake than traditional renters.

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The monthly carrying charges for each apartment total $15,986, according to the spokesman.

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