changing cost
noun phraseUK /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ kɒst/
US /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ kɔːst/
A changing cost is a price that goes up or down over time.
The changing cost of gas makes it hard to plan a road trip.
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2. A cost that varies with the amount of goods or services produced.
Electricity is a changing cost for the factory because it rises when machines run longer.
3. The extra money paid when something is modified or swapped.
There is a changing cost if you want to switch your ticket to a later flight.
4. The total expense of altering a plan or product over time.
The changing cost of the project grew as new materials were needed.