Meaning of the word tariff in English

What does tariff mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tariff

US /ˈter.ɪf/

UK /ˈter.ɪf/

a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports

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The government imposed a new tariff on imported cars.

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Reducing trade tariffs can boost economic growth.

Synonym:

duty tax levy charge excise

a list of fixed charges, especially for services or at a hotel

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The hotel's room tariff includes breakfast.

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Check the phone company's call tariff before making international calls.

Synonym:

rate charge fee price list schedule of charges

to impose a tariff on (a particular class of goods or a country)

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The government decided to tariff luxury goods to protect domestic industries.

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They threatened to tariff goods from that country if trade negotiations failed.

Synonym:

tax duty levy charge impose a tariff on

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