Meaning of the word "maintenance cost" in English

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maintenance cost

US /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns kɑːst/
UK /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns kɒst/
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Noun

the amount of money required to keep something in good condition or working order

Example:
The annual maintenance cost of an older car can be quite high.
We need to reduce the maintenance cost of our software systems.