costing
n [C, U] (commerce 商) estimation or fixing of prices or costs 估价; 定价; 成本计算; 作价
When we had done the costings on the project, it was clear it would not be economical to go ahead with it. 我们计算了成本, 清楚表明这项工程不合算.
[attrib 作定语]
the costing department, clerk etc 成本会计部门、 会计等.
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.