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variable cost component

[/ˈvɛriəbəl kɔst kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
nounpl: variable cost components
componente de custo variável
1. A part of the total cost of production that changes in proportion to the level of output or activity
Raw materials are a variable cost component that increases as production volume increases.
Matérias-primas são um componente de custo variável que aumenta conforme o volume de produção aumenta.
2. Any element of expenses that fluctuates based on business operations or production levels
Labor costs can be a variable cost component depending on the business model.
Os custos de mão de obra podem ser um componente de custo variável dependendo do modelo de negócio.
Synonyms
variable cost elementvariable expense componentchangeable cost factor
Antonyms
fixed cost componentconstant cost elementoverhead component

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
componente de custo variável
Standard usage in business and accounting contexts
São Paulo
componente de custo variável
Common in corporate and financial environments
Portugal
componente de custo variável
Standard European Portuguese business terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

cost-benefit analysis
bottom line
cost of goods sold (COGS)
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