What does "carrying charge" mean?

the opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership

What is a synonym for "carrying charge"?

Common synonyms include: budget, carrying cost, charge, cost, cost of living, expense.

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Noun

1
the opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership wordnet
2
charge made for carrying an account or for merchandise sold on an installment plan wordnet