aggregate cost

[/ˈæɡrɪɡət kɔːst/]
nounpl: aggregate costs
custo agregado
1. The total cost of all items, services, or components combined together
The aggregate cost of the project exceeded the initial budget by 20%.
O custo agregado do projeto superou o orçamento inicial em 20%.
2. In business and finance, the sum of all expenses incurred across multiple categories or departments
The aggregate cost of production includes labor, materials, and overhead expenses.
O custo agregado da produção inclui despesas com mão de obra, materiais e custos gerais.
3. The combined total cost of multiple purchases or transactions
We negotiated a better rate by calculating the aggregate cost of all supplies.
Negociamos uma tarifa melhor calculando o custo agregado de todos os suprimentos.
This term is primarily used in business, finance, and accounting contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is frequently used in corporate budgeting and financial reports. The concept is essential for project management and cost control in multinational companies operating in both the USA and Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
total costcombined costcumulative costgross costoverall cost
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual costunit costitemized costmarginal cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo agregado
Most common and standard term in business Portuguese
São Paulo
custo total agregado
More formal variant used in corporate finance
Portugal
custo agregado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in European Portuguese business contexts
General Brazilian
custo acumulado
Alternative term emphasizing cumulative nature

Related Words

cost analysisbudgetexpensetotal expenditurecost breakdownfinancial statement

Related Idioms & Phrases

bottom line
in the final analysis
all things considered
taking everything into account
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