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PERIOD COST

\pˈi͡əɹɪəd kˈɒst], \pˈi‍əɹɪəd kˈɒst], \p_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_d k_ˈɒ_s_t]\

Definitions of PERIOD COST

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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The total costs incurred, such as depreciation, interest and other costs which commonly occur as time passes. These are treated as fixed costs. Known commonly as period expense.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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