plural of fixed cost

(real estate, usually in the plural) The costs that are incurred in assessing that products/services conform to the requirements. It relates to testing, executing, and examination to assess whether specified quality is being maintained. Some example component items of the total appraisal costs are: product quality audits, process control monitoring, inspection and testing of goods, and maintenance of test equipment.

(accounting) The purpose for which costs are measured.

(business) The end cost of an internationally shipped item. This includes purchase price, freight, insurance, and other costs and may sometimes include duties and taxes.

Describing an index or an increase in payment etc that is dependent upon the cost of living

The average cost of a standard set of basic necessities of life, especially of food, shelter and clothing.

(accounting) plural of variable cost

(economics) The cost of an opportunity forgone (and the loss of the benefits that could be received from that opportunity); the most valuable forgone alternative.

(accounting, management) A division or project of an organization to which costs can be specifically allocated.

(law) Expenses other than attorney's fees associated with the prosecution or defense of a lawsuit for which, in some jurisdictions, the prevailing party may demand repayment.