What does COSTS mean?

Costs

Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

Definitions:

1. The amount of money or resources required to produce or obtain something.
2. An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /kɑsts/
• UK: /kɒsts/

Origin and Usage:

The word "costs" originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "coste", meaning "rib, side, flank". It was first used in English to refer to the expense or price of something in the 15th century. Today, "costs" is commonly used to refer to the amount of money or resources required to produce or obtain something, or the amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

Synonyms:

• Expenses
• Outlay
• Price
• Charge
• Fee

Related Words:

• Casts
• Cotes
• Crest
• Cross
• Crows

Example Sentences:

1. The company is trying to reduce its costs by using more efficient manufacturing processes.
2. The costs of healthcare have increased significantly in recent years.
3. The cost of a new car can be quite high.
4. The costs associated with starting a new business can be substantial.