fixed cost


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Related to fixed cost: Direct cost, Average fixed cost, Sunk cost
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Noun1.fixed cost - a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.)
fixed charge, fixed costs
charge - the price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge"
cover charge, cover - a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
interest - a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed; "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"
fee - a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
due - a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership); "the society dropped him for non-payment of dues"
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