Англо-русский словарь по экономике и финансам. — М.: Экономическая школа. А.В. Аникин, И.М. Оседчая, Б.Г. Федоров. 1993.
disadvantage — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, considerable, decided (esp. AmE), distinct, grave, great, huge, major, obvious, real, serious … Collocations dictionary
disadvantage — noun (C, U) an unfavourable condition or quality that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective (+ of): The main disadvantage of the project is the cost. (+ to): There are some disadvantages to his proposal. | be at a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
cost — v. & n. v. (past and past part. cost) 1 tr. be obtainable for (a sum of money); have as a price (what does it cost?; it cost me pound50). 2 tr. involve as a loss or sacrifice (it cost them much effort; it cost him his life). 3 tr. (past and past… … Useful english dictionary
cost — verb (past and past participle cost) 1》 require the payment of (a specified sum) in order to be bought or obtained. ↘cause or require the expenditure or loss of. ↘informal be expensive for: it ll cost you. 2》 (past and past participle… … English new terms dictionary
Cost-weighted activity index — A cost weighted activity index is a technique for measuring the changes in the output of an organisation over time. It is used particularly for Government departments and other bodies that do not operate in a market, hence normal means of… … Wikipedia
to someone's cost — ► to someone s cost with loss or disadvantage to someone. Main Entry: ↑cost … English terms dictionary
to one's cost — With some loss or disadvantage • • • Main Entry: ↑cost … Useful english dictionary
to someone's cost — with loss or disadvantage to someone. → cost … English new terms dictionary
Computers and Information Systems — ▪ 2009 Introduction Smartphone: The New Computer. The market for the smartphone in reality a handheld computer for Web browsing, e mail, music, and video that was integrated with a cellular telephone continued to grow in 2008. According to… … Universalium
harbours and sea works — Introduction harbour also spelled harbor any part of a body of water and the manmade structures surrounding it that sufficiently shelters a vessel from wind, waves, and currents, enabling safe anchorage or the discharge and loading of… … Universalium
international trade — Introduction economic transactions that are made between countries. Among the items commonly traded are consumer goods, such as television sets and clothing; capital goods, such as machinery; and raw materials and food. Other transactions… … Universalium
