C.I.F.

or CIF or c.i.f.

abbreviation for

1. cost, insurance, and freight: used by a seller to indicate that the price quoted includes the cost of the merchandise, packing, and freight to a specified destination plus insurance charges.

c.i.f.

abbreviation for

1. cost, insurance, and freight (included in the price quoted)

Word History and Origins

Origin of C.I.F.¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Maybe those of you who are still CIF regulars can help spread the word.

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