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overheads

British

/ ˈəʊvəˌhɛdz /

plural noun

Also called: burden. fixed costs. indirect costs. oncost. business expenses, such as rent, that are not directly attributable to any department or product and can therefore be assigned only arbitrarily Compare prime cost

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This is what economists call a cost-push shock: Rising input costs work through the supply chain, lifting intermediary material costs and overheads.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

But Hivernat insists that steep overheads leave little room for profit.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The overheads are steep, particularly for an industry that has long enjoyed high margins supported by relatively compact stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

A seller on TikTok can sell toilet paper cheaper than a high street shop, she adds, because there are no overheads, no staff, and probably very little stock.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

So I really try to focus on the lesson, but I’m having trouble keeping up with Ms. Rucker’s overheads.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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