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overages

/ˈoʊvərɪdʒɪz/
noun★Intermediate— excess charges or usage beyond a limit
💰Finance
formal

Charges incurred for exceeding a pre-set limit in a service plan, such as data, minutes, or usage.

The company was fined for overages in its water consumption.

The company exceeded its allocated water usage and faced penalties.

💡

Common in telecommunications, utilities, and subscription services.

general

The amount by which something exceeds a standard or limit.

The project had significant overages in both time and budget.

The project took longer and cost more than originally planned.

Collocations

data overagesextra charges for exceeding data limitsusage overagescharges for exceeding usage limitsbilling overagesextra charges on a bill

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

overage chargesphrase
fees for exceeding a limit
overage limitphrase
the maximum allowed before extra charges apply

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding Overages

Monitor usage and adjust plans to prevent unexpected charges.

⚡Gold Rule

Contract Clarity

Review service agreements to understand overage policies.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'over' (exceeding) + '-age' (a state or condition), referring to exceeding a limit.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts like billing, contracts, and service agreements.

Word Breakdown

over
exceeding
prefix
+
-age
state or condition
suffix
English Dictionary

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