hard cost
noun[C,usually plural]
ukusFINANCE
moneypaidforbuildingsuppliesand theworkinvolvedinbuilding:
Byfarthelargestportionof theexpensesin aconstructionprojectare the hardcostsof theactualconstruction.
ACCOUNTING
themoneythat acompanypaysfor ahardassetsuch as abuilding,equipment, or theproductsitsells
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costnoun
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soft cost