CEFR B2

direct costs

noun phrase

Meaning

Expenses that can be directly attributed to the production of a specific good or service, such as raw materials and labor.

Examples

The report detailed the direct costs associated with the new marketing campaign.
Understanding direct costs is crucial for accurate product pricing.

Synonyms: variable costs, traceable costs, prime costs

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direct costs (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: daɪˈrɛkt kɒsts

Definition

Expenses that can be directly attributed to the production of a specific good or service, such as raw materials and labor.

Examples

The report detailed the direct costs associated with the new marketing campaign.
Understanding direct costs is crucial for accurate product pricing.

How to Use direct costs

direct costs of (prepositional phrase): Expenses directly linked to a specific item or activity. — "We need to determine the direct costs of this particular service."
direct costs associated with (prepositional phrase): Expenses that are clearly connected to a particular event or process. — "The direct costs associated with the product recall were significant."

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