cost-justify

[ kawst-juhs-tuh-fahy, kost- ]

verb (used with object),cost-jus·ti·fied, cost-jus·ti·fy·ing.
  1. to justify the allotment or spending of a specific sum of money for (an investment, procurement, etc.).

Other words from cost-justify

  • cost-jus·ti·fi·a·ble, adjective

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