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charge

/tʃɑːrdʒ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does charge mean?

noun, verb

A charge is a demand for payment or a formal accusation of a crime. To charge something means to put energy or electricity into it.

Example

"The company was charged with negligence and had to pay a large fine."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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