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Word3 cost
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /kɒst/ /kɔːst/
Example
  • the high/low cost of housing
  • a new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000.
  • you could buy a used car at a fraction of the cost of a new one.
  • we did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food.
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cost

(noun)/kɒst/ /kɔːst/
  1. the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do something
    • SEE ALSO low-cost
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/low-cost
    • the high/low cost of housing
    • A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000.
    • You could buy a used car at a fraction of the cost of a new one.
    • We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food.
    • Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases.
    • The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost.
    • The total cost to you (= the amount you have to pay) is £3 000.
    • Energy is a major cost for businesses.
    • He estimates the cost for this project at $150 000.

    Extra Examples

    • A total of 3.6 million tickets at an average cost of $58 are available for the Games.
    • Allow €100 per day to cover the cost of meals.
    • Competition will drive the price down near to the marginal cost.
    • Contractors can now be required to carry the cost of delays.
    • Delegates receive allowances to meet the cost of travel.
    • I would put the cost of a new employee at $80 000 a year.
    • It is essential that we operate with the lowest possible cost base and most efficient facilities.
    • Now people can access the internet at minimal cost.
    • She was unwilling to pay the extra cost to get a room to herself.
    • The corporation will pay all costs and expenses incurred with its written consent.
    • The cost of dental treatment is increasing.
    • The cost of repairs would be prohibitive.
    • The cost to the government will be quite high.
    • The entire project carries a cost of $2 million.
    • The high cost of energy was a problem for consumers.
    • The hotel offers tea and coffee at no extra cost.
    • There were cost overruns on each project.
    • We're hoping that we'll at least cover costs at the conference.
    • What is the current replacement cost of these assets?
    • You can spread the cost of your loan repayment over 10 years.
    • You will have to bear the full cost of the building work.
    • the cost per day for an electrician
    • the pursuit of cost reduction
    • The true cost of running a car is much greater than just the price of the petrol you use.
  2. the total amount of money that needs to be spent by a business
    • The use of cheap labour helped to keep costs down.
    • Reducing costs means we can keep prices as low as possible.
    • We have to find new ways of cutting costs.
    • The company is focused on lowering its operating costs.
    • We have had to raise our prices because of rising costs.
    • Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme.

    Extra Examples

    • The company's costs have risen over the last 5 years.
    • the costs associated with buying and selling property
    • The capital cost of these projects is some $100 million—then there'll be the operating costs.
    • research and development costs
  3. the effort, loss or damage that is involved in order to do or achieve something
    • the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering
    • the environmental cost of nuclear power
    • She saved him from the fire at the cost of her own life (= she died).
    • Victory came at a high cost.
    • They advanced a few hundred metres, but at a heavy cost in life.
    • He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health.
    • I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy.

    Extra Examples

    • The victory was achieved at great cost to the country's infrastrucure.
    • The raid was foiled, but at a cost: an injured officer who was lucky to survive.
    • The country has suffered the enormous cost of trade sanctions.
    • Do the benefits outweigh the costs?
    • the costs and benefits of this strategy
  4. the sum of money that somebody is ordered to pay for lawyers, etc. in a legal case
    • He was ordered to pay £2 000 costs.

    Extra Examples

    • He was fined £200 and ordered to pay costs.
    • Both sides incurred costs of over $50 000.
    • If you win your case you will normally be awarded costs.
  5. whatever is needed to achieve something
    • You must stop the press from finding out at all costs.
  6. under any circumstances
    • He is determined to win at any cost.
  7. for only the amount of money that is needed to make or get something, without any profit being added on
    • goods sold at cost
  8. to feel the bad effects of a mistake, an accident, etc.
    • The town is now counting the cost of its failure to provide adequate flood protection.
  9. to know something because of something unpleasant that has happened to you
    • He's a ruthless businessman, as I know to my cost.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old French coust (noun), couster (verb), based on Latin constare ‘stand firm, stand at a price’.
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