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Business
sunk cost
SUNK KOST
sʌŋk kɒstListen
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Syllable breakdown
sunkcost
Dictionary meaning
Money already spent that cannot be recovered, and should not influence future decisions.
Examples
- Continuing to fund the failing project because of sunk costs was a classic business error.
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