Synonyms for

Costing

Verb / ˈkɔ:stɪŋ / Another word for costing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The action of determining the amount of something, usually money, required for a particular purpose or activity.

Synonyms & similar words

be cost pricing estimating appraising evaluating assessing valuing measuring calculating counting figuring gauging budgeting reckoning computing determining quantifying weighing metering tallying

Synonyms by register

Formal

pricing valuation expenditure budgeting appraisal

Informal

charging tagging pricing out

Antonyms

earning profiting gaining acquiring receiving benefiting

Common collocations

  • costing system
  • costing methods
  • costing analysis
  • costing out a project
  • costing and pricing
  • standard costing
  • activity based costing

Word family

noun cost
verb cost
adjective costly
adverb costly

Usage note

Costing often refers to the process of determining the cost of something, particularly in business or accounting. It is distinct from 'cost' which can be a noun or verb referring to the price itself or the act of having a price.

Example sentences

  1. The contractor is costing the materials for the new building.
  2. I am costing out the expenses for our vacation.
  3. The chef is costing the ingredients for the new recipe.
  4. The accountant is costing the budget for the company.
  5. The event planner is costing the decorations for the party.

Quotes

  • The true cost of a project is not just its price, but also the additional effort, resources, and time required to complete it.
  • The cost of inaction is often greater than the cost of action.
  • The cost of living is rising every year.

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