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At cost

Meaning in business english, with examples

phraseCommon term

In business english, at cost means: At the amount paid to obtain or produce something, without adding a profit.

In Turkish: maliyetine

How it is used

Used in pricing discussions. Clarify which costs are included, since the word cost may refer to purchase cost or a wider cost calculation.

Example sentences

  1. We supplied the replacement parts at cost and charged separately for the technician's time.

    No profit is added to parts here, but labour remains a separate charge.

  2. The company sold its spare conference tickets at cost instead of adding a resale margin.

    The resale price matches the acquisition cost rather than seeking a markup.

Common collocations

  • sell at cost
  • supply at cost
  • unit costThe cost of producing, buying, or delivering one single item, service unit, or measurable amount.
  • profitThe money a business has left after it pays all its costs; if the costs are higher than the income, the result is a loss.

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