indirect costs

noun

Meaning

Any cost that is not directly accountable to a cost object (such as a particular project, facility, function or product). They include administration, personnel and security costs.

Related words

soft costs(English)overhead(English)indirect procurement(English)externality(English)private cost(English)non-operating income(English)out-of-pocket expense(English)service industries(English)

Sources

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