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DictionaryfeeService charge
noun

fee

FEE/fiː/

A payment required for a service or right.

The customer pays the mechanic a ten-dollar fee for the bicycle repair.

A customer pays a clearly posted 10-dollar repair fee to a bicycle mechanic, exact sign REPAIR $10.
Etymology
feeOld Frenchholding; feudal duties or payment

A fief was property held in return for service. The meaning shifted through profitable hereditary offices to remuneration for service, and then charges more generally.

In context

Beyond Borders Etiquette 0:19
When a restaurant adds a service charge, it is usually a fee set by the restaurant itself. This fee often ranges from 10% to 20% of your total bill.
Should You Tip When A Service Charge Is Included? - Beyond Borders Etiquette

More examples

  • The application fee is due when you submit the form.
  • Her lawyer charges a flat fee for preparing a will.
  • This bank account has no monthly fees.

Forms

fee · fees

Similar words

charge
A broader term covering amounts billed for goods or services.
dues
Regular payments required to maintain membership in an organization.