word
opportunity cost
op-er-TYOO-nih-tee KOST
ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti kɒstListen
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Syllable breakdown
opportunitycost
Dictionary meaning
The value of the next best alternative foregone when a choice is made.
Examples
- The opportunity cost of going to university is four years of potential earnings.
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