💸overhead

noun
ˈəʊ.və.hed

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example Sentences

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

High overhead costs reduce overall profits.

Synonyms

operating costs, fixed expenses, administrative costs, operating cost, administrative cost
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operating costs, fixed expenses, administrative costs
Entry 2
operating cost, fixed expenses, administrative cost

Antonyms

direct costs, variable costs, revenue, variable cost, direct expenses, reduced spending
Entry 1
direct costs, variable costs, revenue
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variable cost, direct expenses, reduced spending

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