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should-cost

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The detailed analysis of a contractor's facilities by the potential purchaser, in order to determine an acceptable price that the purchaser will pay the contractor for goods or services.

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Usage: uncountable

Topics: business

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A price determined by this means.

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Usage: countable

Topics: business

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To determine a cost in this manner.

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