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Total cost vs total costs

Both 'total cost' and 'total costs' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Total cost' is used when referring to the overall cost of something as a singular concept, while 'total costs' is used when referring to multiple individual costs that make up the total.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

Total cost

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'total cost' when referring to the overall cost of something as a singular concept.

Examples:

  • The total cost of the project is $10,000.
  • What is the total cost of the vacation package?

Alternatives:

  • overall cost
  • complete cost
  • entire cost
  • aggregate cost
  • final cost

total costs

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'total costs' when referring to multiple individual costs that make up the total.

Examples:

  • The total costs of production include labor, materials, and overhead.
  • We need to calculate the total costs of the project before making a decision.

Alternatives:

  • cumulative costs
  • aggregate costs
  • overall costs
  • complete costs
  • entire costs

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