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- Dictionarycost/kɒst/
verb
- 1. (of an object or action) require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done: "each issue of the magazine costs £1" Similar
- 2. estimate the price of: "it is their job to plan and cost a media schedule for the campaign" Similar
noun
- 1. an amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something: "we are able to cover the cost of the event" Similar
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the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something: at no extra cost When you buy a new computer, you usually get software included at no extra cost. cover the cost In most cases, two salaries are essential to cover the cost of (= pay for) raising a family.
The meaning of COST is the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something : price. How to use cost in a sentence.
noun. the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything: the high cost of a good meal. Synonyms: outlay, expenditure, expense, charge. an outlay or expenditure of money, time, labor, trouble, etc.: What will the cost be to me? a sacrifice, loss, or penalty: to work at the cost of one's health. Synonyms: detriment. costs,Law.
The cost of something is the amount of money that is needed in order to buy, do, or make it. The cost of a loaf of bread has increased five-fold. [ + of] In 1989 the price of coffee fell so low that in many countries it did not even cover the cost of production. [ + of] Badges are also available at a cost of £2.50. [ + of]
noun. uk / kɒst / us. cost noun (MONEY) Add to word list. A2. the amount of money that you need to buy or do something: The cruise ship was built at a cost of $400 million. Software is included at no extra cost. The cost of living (= the cost of food, clothes, etc) has increased. Fewer examples. the overall cost of the holiday.
noun. /kɒst/ /kɔːst/ Idioms. [countable, uncountable] the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do something. cost of something the high/low cost of housing. at a cost of something 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.
1. the price paid or required for acquiring, producing, or maintaining something, usually measured in money, time, or energy; expense or expenditure; outlay. 2. suffering or sacrifice; loss; penalty: count the cost to your health; I know to my cost. 3. (Economics) a. the amount paid for a commodity by its seller: to sell at cost.
The cost of something is how much money you need to spend on it. The high cost of a fancy coffee drink might surprise you. A new car costs thousands of dollars, while in some places penny candy still only costs a penny per piece.
at all costs, regardless of the effort involved; by any means necessary: Also at any cost.
COST meaning: 1 : the price of something the amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something; 2 : an amount of money that must be spent regularly to pay for something (such as running a business or raising a family) usually plural
