Phrase guide

handling charge

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A fee charged for performing certain services, such as collecting customs duty or dealing with returned goods.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: handling fee

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the cost of handling (especially the cost of packaging and mailing an order)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: handling cost

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cost

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Bearbeitungsgebühr — fee charged
  • Korean: 취급 수수료 (chwigeup susuryo) — fee charged
  • Norwegian Bokmål: behandlingsgebyr — fee charged
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: behandlingsgebyr — fee charged
  • Portuguese: capatazia — fee charged