Meaning of the word "cost analysis" in English

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cost analysis

US /kɑːst əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
UK /kɒst əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
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Noun

a systematic process used to estimate the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives or to determine the total expenses of a project or business activity

Example:
The company conducted a thorough cost analysis before launching the new product.
A detailed cost analysis revealed that outsourcing would be cheaper.