fixed costs
Britishplural noun
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another name for overheads
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costs that do not vary with output
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“Lower capacity guides should support unit revenues but could pressure ex-fuel unit costs as fixed costs are spread across fewer seats,” they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
To offset the immense fixed costs of running idle assembly lines, legacy European and UK automakers are opening their doors to Chinese rivals.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
"With fixed costs remaining the same, this leads to very significant unit cost increases," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The goal with an annuity is to put down a lump sum today that will give you a payout for the fixed costs you want to cover for your lifetime.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The line representing fixed costs was flat, and the one representing variable costs angled upward.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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