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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
Entry 1
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
Entry 2
variable cost, direct expenses, reduced spending

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