Operational Cost

/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl kɒst/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The expenditures incurred in the regular functioning and management of a business, often referenced in contracts and compliance regulations.
    The company disclosed its operational costs in the financial report to comply with regulatory requirements.

Forms

  • operational cost
  • operational costs

Commentary

Operational cost typically excludes capital expenditures and focuses on recurring expenses; legal drafting should specify inclusion or exclusion of certain costs to avoid ambiguity.

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