cost overrun

American  

noun

1. cost in excess of that originally estimated or budgeted, especially in a government contract.

   Additional funds had to be allocated to cover the cost overrun on the new fighter plane.

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cost overrun

Mr. Trump is frustrated that his Administration’s criminal investigation into Mr. Powell over a cost overrun on a Fed building renovation is backfiring in a big way.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

Kozeracki, the Energy Department official, said in her comments at the conference that she believes the government has already provided a financial framework that essentially acts as cost overrun insurance.

From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026

That’s why there are only three operating SMRs: one in China, with a 300% cost overrun, and two in Russia, with a 400% overrun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers this year quietly approved a $90 million cost overrun for a Capitol renovation project, ratcheting up spending by nearly 25% without public notice.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

Ernest now discovered one hazard of overambitious planning: the cost overrun.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik