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cost


Main Entry: 1cost
Pronunciation: \ˈkst\
Function: noun
Date: 13th century

1 a : the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something : price b : the outlay or expenditure (as of effort or sacrifice) made to achieve an object
2 : loss or penalty incurred especially in gaining something
3 plural : expenses incurred in litigation; especially : those given by the law or the court to the prevailing party against the losing party

cost·less \-ləs\ adjective

cost·less·ly adverb

at all costs : regardless of the cost or consequences <was determined to win at all costs>

at cost : for the price of production <buys clothes at cost directly from the manufacturer>


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