tax meaning and definition

TAX noun

Definition of tax (noun)

1. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
   • synonyms: revenue enhancement, taxation

TAX verb

Definition of tax (verb)

1. levy a tax on
   • "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
2. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
   • synonyms: assess
3. use to the limit
   • "you are taxing my patience"
   • synonyms: task
4. make a charge against or accuse
   • "They taxed him failure to appear in court"