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Noun
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something
“She defended her decision to ask the students for the amount to cover the cost of repair.”
Noun
The effort, loss, or sacrifice necessary to achieve or obtain something
“Yet visual primacy is often at the cost of more effective aural forms of communication.”
Noun
Legal expenses, especially those allowed in favour of the winning party or against the losing party in a suit
“It is thought that the costs and legal fees cost him most of his career earnings.”
Verb
To have a price of
“On the flip side of the coin they cost the British tax payer millions every year, and have become out of touch with the public.”
Verb
Estimate the price of
“First, if a comprehensive Schedule of Dilapidations is costed the cost which the tenant would have had to incur to comply with the repairing covenants is ascertained.”
Verb
Cause the loss or unpleasant consequence of
“In both away matches this season, Livi have sat in and invited attack, which duly cost them goals.”
Verb
To involve the loss or sacrifice of
“The operation saved his life, but cost him his sight.”
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