Meaning of cost-benefit analysis | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A methodology to help appraise or assess the case for a project or proposal, by estimating the net cost or benefit of the project of proposal.
   countable, uncountable
2. Any comparison of costs and benefits.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Gratifying as it is to read⟳ such editorials even in the press⟳ which supports Mr. Marples' party—and to learn⟳ that the G.N. Line's London suburban electrification is at last⟳ being given a cost-benefit analysis of the kind which overwhelmingly justified the L.T. Victoria Line […] but years later than need⟳ have⟳ been […]”

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