Definition, synonyms and related words
An act or process of charging (as of a battery).
"The phone is currently charging after running out of power overnight."
In plain English: Charging is when someone asks you to pay money for something they sold or provided.
"The charging for dinner was surprisingly high compared to other restaurants in town."
Usage: Use this noun to describe the specific period when an electrical device is connected to a power source, such as saying "the phone needs more time before its charging is complete." Avoid using it for general accusations unless explicitly referring to the legal act of bringing charges against someone.
present participle of charge
"The teacher was charging all the students to submit their homework by Friday morning."
In plain English: To charge means to ask someone for money as payment for something you sold them or did for them.
"I left my phone charging in the kitchen while I went out for dinner."