The cost
Example: The cost affects overall project feasibility
Definition
"The cost" refers to the amount of money, effort, or resources required to obtain, produce, or maintain something. It often impacts decision-making, as in the phrase 'The cost affects overall project feasibility,' where it determines whether a project is financially viable.
Etymology
The phrase "the cost" derives from the noun 'cost,' which originates from the Old French word 'coste,' meaning expense or charge, and ultimately from the Latin 'constare,' meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to cost.' Did you know that the word evolved to represent the value or price one must pay for goods or services?
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"The cost" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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