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tax

noun

/tæks/

Meaning

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.

levy, duty, tariff

exemption, relief

pay taxes, tax return, tax rate

The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.

the study of facial features to judge character or personality

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.