indirect cost

noun

: a cost that is not identifiable with a specific product, function, or activity

Examples of indirect cost in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though Loren got a full ride to Spelman, the scholarship will help with indirect costs like books and other expenses. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024 In addition to indirect costs not being included in the official budgets, some direct operating costs end up off the books as well. Alicia Wallace, CNN, 26 July 2024 There may be a number of reasons that mammals pay such high indirect costs for being pregnant. Carl Zimmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024 And people could face indirect costs if utilities increase customer rates to offset the expense. Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for indirect cost 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indirect cost was circa 1909

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“Indirect cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indirect%20cost. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.

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