Price - English meaning

noun

A cause of pain or harm.

Usage examples:

A crippling affliction of the nervous system

noun

Something that makes you suffer

Usage examples:

Malnutrition is one of the common afflictions of the poor.

noun

A quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent.

Usage examples:

Sport gives an enormous amount of pleasure to many people

verb

Come to be (the total) when added together.

Usage examples:

Losses amounted to over 10 million pounds

noun

The degree to which something is a lot or a little; how much something is

Usage examples:

She’s made a tremendous amount of progress since the accident., he liked to carry a large amount of…

verb

Assess the value or quality of.

Usage examples:

There is a need to appraise existing techniques

verb

To examine someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs

Usage examples:

Appraise the situation he coolly appraised the situation, deciding which person would be most likel…

verb

To give a judgment about how much money something might be sold for

Usage examples:

Be appraised at the ring was appraised at $40,000.

noun

The testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality.

Usage examples:

Submission of plate for assay

verb

Determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore).

Usage examples:

The man who assayed gold was more than a technician

verb

To examine a substance to find out how pure it is or what its properties (= qualities) are

Usage examples:

He never returned to the lab to assay the other samples., ores from there have been assayed and are…

verb

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Usage examples:

The committee must assess the relative importance of the issues

verb

Estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

verb

To decide the quality or importance of something

Usage examples:

A college is going to assess a student’s ability based on grades., government officials assessed th…

noun

A cause of great distress or annoyance.

Usage examples:

The telephone was the bane of my life

noun

Something that is particularly effective in causing you trouble or worry

Usage examples:

Instead of doing his homework, my son is always playing computer games – they’re the bane of my exi…

noun

A cause of continuous trouble or unhappiness

Usage examples:

Keeping noise levels low is the bane of airport administration., that cat is the bane of my life!

noun

A printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services.

Usage examples:

The bill for their meal came to £17

verb

List (a person or event) in a programme.

Usage examples:

They were billed to appear but did not show up

verb

(of birds, especially doves) stroke bill with bill during courtship.

Usage examples:

Two birds, perfectly white, pink-beaked, dark-eyed, pigeons, settled on the ledge outside my window…

noun

A load, typically a heavy one.

Usage examples:

And laying my heavy burden in the safe hands of the luggage compartment i went to my seat and was g…

verb

Load heavily.

Usage examples:

She walked forwards burdened with a wooden box

noun

A duty or responsibility that is hard to bear

Usage examples:

I don’t want to be a burden on my children., he was burdened with debts.

verb

Demand (an amount) as a price for a service rendered or goods supplied.

Usage examples:

Wedding planners may charge an hourly fee of up to £150

noun

A price asked for goods or services.

Usage examples:

Our standard charge for a letter is £25

noun

An ambassador's deputy.

noun

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Usage examples:

Abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences

noun

A result of an action or situation, esp. (in the plural) a bad result

Usage examples:

For someone who is old and weak, the consequences of a broken hip can be serious., last summer ther…

noun

A result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient

Usage examples:

Serious consequences not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other fa…

verb

(of an object or action) require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done.

Usage examples:

Each issue of the magazine costs £1

noun

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

Usage examples:

We are able to cover the cost of the event

noun

The amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something

Usage examples:

At no extra cost when you buy a new computer, you usually get software included at no extra cost., …

noun

An unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Usage examples:

A major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data

verb

Put in an unfavourable position in relation to someone or something else.

Usage examples:

The pension scheme tends to disadvantage women

noun

Something that makes a successful result less likely, esp. less likely for you than it is for others

Usage examples:

There are disadvantages to living in a rural area., she felt that being so young put her at a disad…

noun

The negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable.

Usage examples:

He says being a rock star is a fun line of work when you're young, but admits fame can have its dow…

noun

The negative part of a situation

Usage examples:

It’s a great plan – the downside is that it’s going to cost a lot of money.

noun

A disadvantage or problem

Usage examples:

The only downside of working here is that it is so far from my home., the town's rapid growth does …

noun

A feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem.

Usage examples:

The main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost

noun

A disadvantage or problem; the negative part of a situation

Usage examples:

One of the drawbacks of working for a big company is that you have to follow a lot of rules.

noun

A disadvantage, or the negative part of a situation, product, etc.

Usage examples:

A drawback for some savers is that the bond has a minimum investment of £10,000., a big/main/major …

verb

Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.

Usage examples:

The aim is to estimate the effects of macroeconomic policy on the economy

noun

An approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Usage examples:

At a rough estimate, staff are recycling a quarter of paper used

verb

Judge tentatively

verb

Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.

Usage examples:

The study will assist in evaluating the impact of recent changes

Estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

verb

To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

Usage examples:

Doctors evaluate the patient’s condition., [ + question word ] have they evaluated what their next …

noun

The action of spending funds.

Usage examples:

The expenditure of taxpayers' money

noun

An amount of money, time, or effort that is spent

Usage examples:

[ c ] a large expenditure of funds

noun

The total amount of money that an organization or person spends

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Reduce/keep down/cut expenditure we're primarily concerned with keeping expenditure down., increase…

noun

The cost incurred in or required for something.

Usage examples:

Conference rooms were equipped at great expense

verb

Offset (an item of expenditure) as an expense against taxable income.

Usage examples:

Up to $17,500 in capital expenditures can be expensed in the year they were incurred

noun

An amount of money needed or used to do or buy something; cost

Usage examples:

[ c ] we have to start cutting down on our expenses., [ u ] the house was redecorated at great expe…

noun

The cost incurred in or required for something.

Usage examples:

Conference rooms were equipped at great expense

verb

Offset (an item of expenditure) as an expense against taxable income.

Usage examples:

Up to $17,500 in capital expenditures can be expensed in the year they were incurred

phrase

Money that you spend when you are doing your job, that your employer will pay back to you

Usage examples:

I need to get my expenses approved., on expenses uk don't worry about the cost of lunch - it's on e…

noun

The money paid for a journey on public transport.

Usage examples:

We should go to seville, but we cannot afford the air fare

verb

Perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period.

Usage examples:

The party fared badly in the elections

noun

The money that you pay for traveling on a vehicle such as a bus or train

Usage examples:

We shared a taxi and split the fare., middle eastern fare, middle-income families will fare better/…

noun

A payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.

Usage examples:

They were faced with legal fees of £3000

verb

Make a payment to (someone) in return for services.

Usage examples:

Others offer discounts on software purchases to subscribers of their once-free, now fee'd, online s…

noun

An amount of money charged for a service or for the use of something

Usage examples:

An admission fee, the doctor’s usual fee is $125.

noun

A number, especially one which forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company.

Usage examples:

The trade figures

verb

Have a significant part or role in a situation or process.

Usage examples:

The issue of nuclear policy figured prominently in the talks

noun

A number or an amount

Usage examples:

The collection was valued at $20 million, a figure that might cover the cost of having artists recr…

verb

Lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing.

Usage examples:

Those unable to meet their taxes were liable to forfeit their estates

noun

A fine or penalty for wrongdoing.

Usage examples:

The loser must pay a forfeit

adjective

Lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing.

Usage examples:

His possessions were declared forfeit

noun

The loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing.

Usage examples:

Magistrates ordered the forfeiture of his computer

noun

The loss of rights, property, or money, especially because you have not obeyed a rule or law

Usage examples:

Forfeiture of sth i had been told that my client would face 40 years in prison and a forfeiture of …

noun

The loss of rights, property, or money, especially as a result of breaking a legal agreement

Usage examples:

He was deep in debt and facing forfeiture of his property.

verb

Impose (a tax, fee, or fine).

Usage examples:

A tax of two per cent was levied on all cargoes

noun

An act of levying a tax, fee, or fine.

Usage examples:

Police forces receive 49 per cent of their funding via a levy on the rates

preposition

With the subtraction of.

Usage examples:

What's ninety three minus seven?

adjective

(before a number) below zero; negative.

Usage examples:

Minus five

noun

Short for minus sign.

noun

An amount of money spent on something.

Usage examples:

A modest outlay on local advertising

verb

Expend (an amount of money) on something.

Usage examples:

They are outlaying a significant amount on monthly bills

noun

An amount of money spent, esp. at the beginning of a planned activity or business

Usage examples:

This year’s advertising outlay was over $250,000.

noun

The action or process of paying someone or something or of being paid.

Usage examples:

Ask for a discount for payment by cash

noun

An amount of money paid, or the act of paying

Usage examples:

[ c ] when is the first payment due?, [ u ] usually we ask for payment when the order is placed.

noun

An amount of money that has been paid or is expected to be paid

Usage examples:

For the fiscal year ended february 28 2010, payments from class a shares amounted to $1,470., mortg…

noun

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Usage examples:

The charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment

noun

A punishment, esp. the usual one, for breaking a law

Usage examples:

Repeat offenders should face stiff/tough penalties., if you pay off the loan early, they’ll charge …

noun

An amount of money that someone is forced to pay for failing to obey a rule, law, etc.

Usage examples:

Taxpayers who do not send in their tax return by the deadline will pay a £100 penalty., exit/early-…

phrase

To say what you think the price or value of something is

Usage examples:

The agent has put a price of £720,000 on our house., you can't put a value on friendship (= say wha…

noun

A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker.

Usage examples:

A quotation from mark twain

noun

A group of words from a book, play, speech, etc., that are repeated by someone who did not write them

Usage examples:

A quotation from shakespeare prefaces the novel., he called back to say the price quotes were "not …

noun

A statement of how much a job, service, or product will cost

Usage examples:

A quotation for sth you can request a quotation for professional indemnity insurance online., get/g…

noun

A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.

Usage examples:

The island has the lowest crime rate in the world

verb

Assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale.

Usage examples:

They were asked to rate their ability at different driving manoeuvres

verb

Scold (someone) angrily.

Usage examples:

He rated the young man soundly for his want of respect

noun

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome.

Usage examples:

The tower collapsed as a result of safety violations

verb

Occur or follow as the consequence of something.

Usage examples:

Anger may result from an argument

noun

Something that happens or exists because of something else

Usage examples:

The mayor says crime is lower as a result of good police work., a lot of people survived the crash …

noun

An act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity.

Usage examples:

They offer sacrifices to the spirits

verb

Offer or kill as a religious sacrifice.

Usage examples:

The goat was sacrificed at the shrine

verb

To give up something for something else considered more important

Usage examples:

He sacrificed his vacations to work on his book., [ u ] animal/ritual sacrifice, [ c ] my parents m…

noun

An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.

Usage examples:

There's one small snag

verb

Catch or tear (something) on a sharp projection.

Usage examples:

Thorns snagged his sweater

noun

A sausage.

Usage examples:

I make my own snags, my own pies and pasties

noun

The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

Usage examples:

Weapons that cause unnecessary suffering

verb

Experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).

Usage examples:

He suffered intense pain

noun

A particular amount of money.

Usage examples:

They could not afford such a sum

verb

Find the sum of (two or more amounts).

Usage examples:

If we sum these equations we obtain x

noun

A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.

Usage examples:

The musical term ‘leitmotiv’

verb

Another term for terminus.

plural noun

The conditions that are part of an agreement or arrangement, or the features of an activity or idea

Usage examples:

He violated the terms of the agreement., she considers results in purely economic terms., i want to…

noun

A charge payable to use a bridge or road.

Usage examples:

Motorway tolls

verb

Charge a toll for the use of (a bridge or road).

Usage examples:

The transport minister opposes tolling existing roads

noun

A single ring of a bell.

Usage examples:

She heard the cambridge school bell utter a single toll

noun

Severe physical or mental suffering.

Usage examples:

Their deaths have left both families in torment

verb

Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering.

Usage examples:

He was tormented by jealousy

noun

Great mental or physical suffering, or something that causes such pain

Usage examples:

[ u ] after three days of torment, she went to a dentist., [ c ] that child acts like it’s a tormen…

adjective

Comprising the whole number or amount.

Usage examples:

A total cost of £4,000

noun

The whole number or amount of something.

Usage examples:

He scored a total of thirty-three points

verb

Amount in number to.

Usage examples:

They were left with debts totalling £6,260

noun

A formal examination of evidence by a judge, typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.

Usage examples:

The newspaper accounts of the trial

verb

Test (something, especially a new product) to assess its suitability or performance.

Usage examples:

Teachers all over the uk are trialling the materials

noun

The examination in a court of law of the facts of a case to decide whether a person is guilty of a crime or responsible for an injury to another person

Usage examples:

[ c ] a criminal/civil trial, [ u ] the case will soon go to trial (= begin)., [ u ] she must still…

noun

A cause of great trouble or suffering.

Usage examples:

The tribulations of being a megastar

noun

Difficulty or problems.

Usage examples:

I had trouble finding somewhere to park

verb

Cause distress or anxiety to.

Usage examples:

He was not troubled by doubts

noun

A problem, or difficulties

Usage examples:

[ u ] trouble began when he came to live with us., [ c ] she thought her troubles would be over whe…

noun

An estimation of the worth of something, especially one carried out by a professional valuer.

Usage examples:

It is wise to obtain an independent valuation

noun

The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

Usage examples:

Your support is of great value

verb

Estimate the monetary worth of.

Usage examples:

His estate was valued at £45,000

noun

Importance, worth, or benefit

Usage examples:

They discussed the value of having cameras in the courtroom., the value of the thing (= its worth i…

verb

Feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

Usage examples:

He worried about his soldier sons in the war

noun

The state of being anxious and troubled over actual or potential problems.

Usage examples:

He's demented with worry

verb

To think about problems or unpleasant things that make you anxious, or to make someone feel anxious

Usage examples:

[ i ] if you get a monthly train ticket, you won’t have to worry about buying a ticket every day., …

adjective

Equivalent in value to the sum or item specified.

Usage examples:

Jewellery worth £450 was taken

noun

The level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated.

Usage examples:

They had to listen to every piece of gossip and judge its worth

noun

The amount of money that something can be sold for

Usage examples:

The estimated worth of her jewels alone is about $30 million., $20 worth of gasoline, a sense of pe…