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overcharging
/ˌoʊvərˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
charging too much for goods or services
The customer complained about overcharging on their credit card bill.
The customer noticed they were charged more than the actual price of the items.
Finance
formal
The act of charging more than the fair or agreed-upon price for goods or services.
The company was fined for overcharging customers on their monthly bills.
The company was penalized for billing customers more than the standard rate.
Common in business and financial contexts, often related to consumer protection laws.
Technology
technical
Charging a battery beyond its capacity, potentially damaging it.
Overcharging your phone battery can reduce its lifespan.
Charging a phone battery beyond its full capacity may degrade its performance over time.
Technical usage in electronics and battery maintenance.
Collocations
overcharging customerscharging customers more than the fair priceovercharging a batterycharging a battery beyond its capacity
Antonyms
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Pro Tip
Business Context
Overcharging can lead to legal consequences in many jurisdictions.
Technical Context
Modern devices often have safeguards to prevent battery overcharging.
Gold Rule
Fair Pricing
Businesses should avoid overcharging to maintain customer trust.
Word Origin
From 'over-' (excess) + 'charge' (to demand payment).
Usage Notes
In finance, it often refers to unfair pricing practices. In technology, it refers to battery overcharging.
Word Breakdown
over-
excessive
prefixcharging
demanding payment or filling with electricity
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