simple past tense and past participle of should-cost

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cost the earth

present participle of cost the earth

(accounting) An expense incurred precautionarily for a use that may not occur such as an event of damage or a change order.

plural of contingency cost

To determine a cost in this manner.

(business, uncountable) The detailed analysis of a contractor's facilities by the potential purchaser, in order to determine an acceptable price that the purchaser will pay the contractor for goods or services.

plural of should-cost

present participle of should-cost

(of a person) That has an awareness of costs; that is careful about spending.