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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.
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.
Monitor usage and adjust plans to prevent unexpected charges.
Review service agreements to understand overage policies.
Derived from 'over' (exceeding) + '-age' (a state or condition), referring to exceeding a limit.
Often used in formal contexts like billing, contracts, and service agreements.