The phrase "overall cost" refers to the total amount of money or resources required to complete a task or project, taking into account all the different factors and expenses involved. Full definition
The winners have the lowest overall cost of ownership in their segments. (mercedeshoffman.com)
Having an apartment with full leisure facilities, such as gym or pool in the building also typically increases overall costs. (sydneyhotelsaccommodation.com)
This option will result in a lower overall cost for your debt repayment, since you will be eliminating the debts in order of highest interest rate. (banklady.com)