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tax

Definition

  • noun: an amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to their income, the value of their property, etc., and that is used to pay for the things done by the government
  • verb: to assess or determine judicially the amount of (costs in a court action)
  • verb: to require (someone) to pay a tax
  • often + 'on'
  • synonyms: exaction, rate, duty

Examples

  • You can have an enjoyable vacation without 'taxing' your budget. [=without having to spend a lot of money]

  • That job really 'taxed' our strength. [=required us to use a lot of physical effort]

  • All this waiting is 'taxing' my patience. [=is making me lose my patience]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) in eastern Siberia. This will then enable a return to a more stable oil market, as well as a stable global economy. Now, in order to make this plan viable - and mitigate any tax burden... ...to the American and Chinese taxpayers, the corporations will provide the bulk of the investment, (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6