present participle of cost the earth

singular of closing costs

(business, accounting) Expense which is related to the operation of a business.

(accounting) Something to which costs are assigned; anything for which a separate measurement of cost is required.

plural of weighted-average cost of capital

(finance, economics) The cost of the marginal unit of capital that a firm could raise.

Alternative spelling of cost-benefit analysis

(finance, economics) A methodology to help appraise or assess the case for a project or proposal, by estimating the net cost or benefit of the project of proposal. / Any comparison of costs and benefits.

(Incoterm) Goods, transportation to the port of destination, and marine insurance (as paid for by a seller).

(travel) an airline selling very cheap tickets but which does not provide (or charges for) typical services like meals or the carriage of baggage.