Variable cost

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A cost that changes with the change in volume of activity of an organization.

    "Variable costs of nuclear-generated electricity seem low."

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adjustable costchanging costchanging-costflexible-costoperating costper unit cost

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"Variable costs of nuclear-generated electricity seem low."

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