noun:the price required to be paid to acquire, produce, or maintain something
The cost of a new car can be quite high.
noun:the expenditure of time, effort, or other resources incurred in achieving a goal
The success came at the cost of many sleepless nights.
noun:a loss or penalty incurred in gaining something
The victory was achieved at a great cost in human lives.
verb:to require a specified payment or sacrifice in order to be obtained or accomplished
This necklace costs a month's salary.
verb:to estimate or determine the price of something
The contractor will cost the project before giving a final quote.
verb:to result in a loss, disadvantage, or suffering for someone
His careless mistake cost him his job.
