Meaning & use
Overage
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An amount that exceeds a specified limit or allowance.
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The phone bill included a hefty overage charge for extra data usage.
The contractor billed the client for the overage in materials used on the project.
A note on using this word
Common in billing contexts, such as phone plans, rentals, and inventory, where usage beyond an agreed limit incurs extra charges.
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