fixed costs
Britishplural noun
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another name for overheads
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costs that do not vary with output
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, even as major fixed costs remain, the volume of gas sold has trended down with the rising popularity of electric vehicles, Khalil said.
From Los Angeles Times
First, AI subverts the tech giants’ economies of scale by lowering the relatively high fixed costs of writing software, which had served as a protective moat for these companies.
From Barron's
First, AI subverts the tech giants’ economies of scale by lowering the relatively high fixed costs of writing software, which had served as a protective moat for these companies.
From Barron's
The analysts say Bed Bath & Beyond has methodically reduced fixed costs and positioned itself to drive shareholder value in the next few years.
Grocers have high fixed costs and slim profit margins.
From BBC
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