CEFR B2

fee-based

adjective

Meaning

Relating to services or products for which a direct payment (a fee) is charged, rather than being funded by commissions or other indirect means.

Examples

The new gym operates on a fee-based model, requiring members to pay a monthly subscription.
Many independent consultants offer fee-based advice, charging clients for their time and expertise.

Synonyms: paid, chargeable, for-profit, remunerated

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fee-based (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːˌbeɪst/

Definition

Relating to services or products for which a direct payment (a fee) is charged, rather than being funded by commissions or other indirect means.

Examples

The new gym operates on a fee-based model, requiring members to pay a monthly subscription.
Many independent consultants offer fee-based advice, charging clients for their time and expertise.
Unlike free public libraries, some specialized archives are fee-based, requiring payment for access to their collections.

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