costing (A2)
noun/verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒstɪŋ/
Definition
The process of estimating or calculating the total expense required to produce a product or complete a project.
Examples
The firm is currently costing the materials needed for the upcoming renovation.
Accurate costing is essential for maintaining profitability in the manufacturing sector.
How to Use costing
- costing out (phrasal verb)
- To calculate the total cost of something in detail. — "We need to spend time costing out every single component of this engine."
- accurate costing (collocation)
- Precise calculation of expenses. — "Without accurate costing, the business risks running out of capital."
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