flat rate
Speech parts
1. flat rate - Noun
2. flat rate - Adjective
Meaning
flat rate (plural flat rates)
(UK) a rate (typically of money) that does not vary over time
Customers are expected to pay a flat rate of £15 monthly.
flat-rate (not comparable)
(UK) Being or relating to a flat rate.
a flat-rate contribution
Alternative names
flat-rate
Synonyms
Examples
A law of 27 December 1975 introduced ad hoc upgrading of cash benefits for certain diseases and of all flat-rate allowances.
A UBI would mean a guaranteed minimum flat rate income is paid to every person in need of welfare during these unprecedented times, which would also help to keep the economy afloat.
City Taxi, the firm's nearest competitor, charges the same flat rate, with plans to add new cabs to its fleet. citation In January 2014, the Benadir administration launched a city-wide street naming, house numbering and postal codes project.
“There’s no middle of the road featuring flat rate pricing, without sales calls and demos, or with the ability to be installed by the most technology-illiterate of users,” Ryncavage said.
But there are ways to avoid the expensive admission fees like buying the Dublin Pass, which will give you entrance into any attraction except Trinity College for a more affordable daily flat rate.
Another longstanding issue is that La Ronge charges a flat rate for water and sewer, and does not have meters.