word
Opportunity Cost
op-er-TYOO-nih-tee kost
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiː kɒst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
opportunitycost
Dictionary meaning
Value of the next-best alternative foregone when making a decision — the true cost of any choice includes what you give up by not choosing otherwise
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