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Meaning of cost-benefit analysis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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

Equivalents

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 […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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