Meanings
noundirect cost (plural direct costs)
plural direct costs
- accountingA cost that can be directly attributed to a cost object (such as a particular project, facility, function, service, or product).
When you deduct the direct and indirect costs, the picture looks a little different. Only mail and coal traffic generated a net revenue when accounting for all costs, not just direct operating costs.
2023 March 8, Gareth Dennis, “The Reshaping of things to come...”, in RAIL, number 978, page 46
Translations
Finnish välitön kustannus, välitön kulu
- välitön kustannusTranslations
- välitön kuluTranslations
French coût direct, charge directe
- coût directTranslations
- charge directeTranslations
Polish koszt bezpośredni
- koszt bezpośredniTranslations
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APA
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MLA
“direct cost.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/direct%20cost. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “direct cost,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/direct%20cost.
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