1. The estimation of the cost of a process or product
   "Accurate costing is crucial for determining the profitability of new product lines"

1. Be priced at
   "These shoes cost $100";
   - be
    
2. Require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice
   "This mistake cost him his job"

1. Calculate the expense or expenses
   "the new building is not yet fully costed"

Derived forms: costings

Type of: ask, be, call for, cost accounting, demand, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, require, take

Encyclopedia: Costing