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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