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direct cost

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.74 in modern English

Syllables
di-rec-t -cost
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cost that can be directly attributed to a cost object (such as a particular project, facility, function, service, or product).

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

direct costs (plural)

Phrases

fixed cost direct cost variable cost

Frequently Paired Words

fixed cost direct cost variable cost indirect cost

Questions

What does direct cost mean?
A cost that can be directly attributed to a cost object (such as a particular project, facility, function, service, or product).

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