service fee
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈsɜrvɪs fi/
:
cargo por servicio
- Before finalizing your ticket purchase, check if there's a service fee associated with your payment method.
- monthly service fee
- pay a service fee
- service fee and tax
They're called things like service fees, convenience fees.
- They're called things like service fees, convenience fees.
- It'll tell you what fees those funds charge and also what annual service fees you might be paying, if any.
Examples
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GiveCollege charges a $2 service fee, plus 3.99% of anything over $25.
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However, centralized systems remove wastewater from the consumer's field of view, and the municipal authority accepts responsibility in return for a service fee paid by the homeowner.
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Another approach would be to present options other than paying a service fee.
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Party tickets are $25 plus a $2 service fee, and when purchased with a film ticket, $20 plus a $2 service fee.
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Dinner is $40 per member and $50 per non-member, which includes tax, service fees, coffee, and tea.
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Within 6 months, the AC needed replacement, but we were out only the $45.00 service fee.
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Many said they expected a refund; ticket prices ranged from $33 to $94, plus service fees.
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The truth is that most debt relief companies charge hefty fees for their services, including a fee to establish the account with the debt negotiator, a monthly service fee, and a final fee.
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Many restaurants automatically add a service fee of 15% to the final bill, especially for large parties.
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When booking a hotel room, be aware that a service fee might be included in the total cost.
Synonyms
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1.0
Money paid for a service or right
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5.5
An extra charge added to the usual price for a service
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3.2
An extra amount added to a bill to pay for the staff who served you
Antonyms
How Much
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2.7
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1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently compositional: 'service' (assistance provided) + 'fee' (a sum paid) clearly yields an extra charge for service. This noun+noun construction is common in English and parallels similar constructions in other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Service fee comes from a simple idea: you pay a little extra for the help you get. The word service is the work staff do and fee is a charge, so the phrase now means an added amount on a bill to cover that help.