taxing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb levy a tax on
    tax.
    • The State taxes alcohol heavily
    • Clothing is not taxed in our state
  2. verb set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
    assess; tax.
  3. verb use to the limit
    task; tax.
    • you are taxing my patience
  4. verb make a charge against or accuse
    tax.
    • They taxed him failure to appear in court
  5. adjective satellite not easily borne; wearing; I only had to greet the guests"
    burdensome; onerous.
    • the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
    • my duties weren't onerous
    • a taxing schedule

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