fixed charge

noun

1. an expense that cannot be modified.
2. a periodic obligation, as taxes, interest on bonds, etc.
3. fixed charges, such charges as depreciation, rent, interest, etc., arising out of the maintenance of fixed assets.

fixed charge

noun

1. an invariable expense usually at regular intervals, such as rent
2. a legal charge on specific assets or property, as of a company

Word History and Origins

Origin of fixed charge¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

The old saeter-woman made no fixed charge, and appeared not to want to take any money.

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You will trim your expenses a little closer, and your business will thus benefit by having this fixed charge.

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You certainly can add one more fixed charge to your business, and that fixed charge should be a percentage of your cash receipts.

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Therefore a 12 per cent tax on this income would very nearly produce the entire fixed charge on the war debt.

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Have some amount as a fixed charge in your operations and put this amount in the savings bank.

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