real cost

Cultural  

1. The cost of producing a good or service, including the cost of all resources used and the cost of not employing those resources in alternative uses.

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Example Sentences

The real cost of college has soared, and public skepticism about its value has risen.

From The Wall Street Journal

The exposure came at real cost.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of course, the real cost of a wedding varies wildly, depending on the location and pocketbook of the families involved.

From MarketWatch

For Rosenow, the real cost of oversaving is the lack of fulfillment in being alive.

From MarketWatch

Experience scales almost instantly at no real cost.

From The Wall Street Journal