taxation
noun
Simple meaning
The imposition of taxes.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
tækˈseɪʃən
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state
The act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed.
The revenue gained from taxes.
A particular system of taxing people or companies
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state
Used this way, taxation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
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More ways to use taxation
- “The government is considering new taxation policies for businesses.”
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Synonyms
Sense: imposition of taxes
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