Taxing: meaning, definitions and examples
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taxing
[ ˈtaksɪŋ ]
work
Making heavy demands on someone's strength or resources
Synonyms
challenging, demanding, draining, exhausting.
Examples of usage
- The long hours at work were taxing on his mental health
- The difficult task was very taxing on her energy levels
Translations
Translations of the word "taxing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tributação
🇮🇳 कराधान
🇩🇪 besteuernd
🇮🇩 pajak
🇺🇦 оподаткування
🇵🇱 opodatkowanie
🇯🇵 課税
🇫🇷 imposition
🇪🇸 imposición
🇹🇷 vergilendirme
🇰🇷 과세
🇸🇦 الضرائب
🇨🇿 zdanění
🇸🇰 zdaňovanie
🇨🇳 征税
🇸🇮 obdavčitev
🇮🇸 skattlagning
🇰🇿 салық салу
🇬🇪 დაბეგვრა
🇦🇿 vergiləndirmə
🇲🇽 imposición
Etymology
The word 'taxing' originated from the Old French word 'taxer', which means 'to tax or assess'. The concept of taxation has been around for centuries, with evidence of early forms of taxation dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. Taxes have played a crucial role in funding government activities and public services throughout history, albeit with varying degrees of acceptance and resistance from the population.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #9,298 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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