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cost

Main Entry:: ¹cost
Pronunciation:: \ˈkȯst\
Function:: noun
Date:: 13th century

1 a: the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something : price b: the outlay or expenditure (as of effort or sacrifice) made to achieve an object2: loss or penalty incurred especially in gaining something3plural : expenses incurred in litigation; especially : those given by the law or the court to the prevailing party against the losing party

— cost·less

\-ləs\ adjective

— cost·less·ly adverb

— at all costs

: regardless of the cost or consequences <was determined to win at all costs>

— at cost

: for the price of production <buys clothes at cost directly from the manufacturer>

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