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tariff

tariff

Meaning of tariff

price plan

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British English/ˈtærɪf/
American English/ˈtærɪf/
Russian transcription[tɐˈrif]
tariff
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tariff with Russian translation

tariff usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы выбрали более дешёвый тариф на электроэнергию для квартиры.

We chose a cheaper electricity tariff for the flat.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мобильный тариф включает дополнительные гигабайты по вечерам.

The mobile tariff includes extra data in the evenings.

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tariff belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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tariff synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between tariff / rate / charge / flat rate / unit rate / tiered pricing

🇬🇧English
tariff

a scheduled list of charges or duties; in utilities a pricing schedule for services; can also mean customs duty

B2Often

The electricity tariff will change from next month.

Тариф на электроэнергию изменится с следующего месяца.

🇬🇧English

a specific amount charged (often per unit of consumption); can be part of a tariff

B2Very Often

The unit rate for gas is 4p per kWh.

Тарифная ставка на газ — 4 пенса за кВт·ч.

🇬🇧English

an amount billed for a service or item; can be an individual line on a bill or part of a tariff structure

B2Very Often

The supplier added a late payment charge.

Поставщик добавил штраф за просрочку платежа.

F
🇬🇧English
flat rate

a single fixed charge regardless of usage; a specific type of tariff

B2Often

They offer a flat rate for unlimited internet access.

Они предлагают фиксированный тариф за безлимитный доступ в интернет.

U
🇬🇧English
unit rate

the price charged per unit of consumption (e.g., per kWh); a component of a tariff schedule

B2Often

The unit rate for electricity increases during peak hours.

Тариф за единицу электроэнергии увеличивается в пиковые часы.

T
🇬🇧English
tiered pricing

a pricing structure where unit rates change at different usage thresholds; a type of tariff design

B2Often

The supplier uses tiered pricing: the more you use, the higher the next tier's rate.

Поставщик использует ступенчатые тарифы: чем больше потребление, тем выше ставка следующего уровня.

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🇬🇧English
peak rate

a higher unit price charged during periods of peak demand; a time-based element of a tariff

B2Often

Peak rate charges apply between 5pm and 9pm.

Пиковые тарифы действуют с 17:00 до 21:00.

O
🇬🇧English
off-peak rate

a lower unit price applied during off-peak periods; a time-based tariff element

B2Often

Use appliances during the off-peak rate to save money.

Используйте приборы в непиковое время, чтобы сэкономить.

B
🇬🇧English
block rate

a pricing method where different blocks of consumption are charged at different rates; a specific tariff form

B2Rarely

The water supplier charges a lower block rate for the first 10 cubic metres.

Водоканал применяет льготный блок-тариф на первые 10 кубометров.

🇬🇧English

a payment or charge, often fixed and for a specific service; distinct from per-unit tariff

B2Very Often

There is a connection fee on your first bill.

В вашем первом счёте есть плата за подключение.

🇬🇧English

the amount customers pay for a good or service in general; broader than 'tariff', which is often a formal schedule

B2Very Often

The price of heating has gone up this winter.

Цена на отопление выросла этой зимой.

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How to pronounce tariff and what this word means

tariff translation: тариф. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce tariff

/ˈtærɪf/

tariff translation

тариф

tariff examples

We chose a cheaper electricity tariff for the flat.

tariff transcription

/ˈtærɪf/, /ˈtærɪf/

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tariff meaning: what does it mean?

price plan

tariff pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

tariff is pronounced as /ˈtærɪf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

tariff definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We chose a cheaper electricity tariff for the flat. Translation: Мы выбрали более дешёвый тариф на электроэнергию для квартиры.

Is tariff part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, tariff (тариф) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is tariff part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, tariff (тариф) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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