replacement cost

Definition 1

Current cash outlay necessary to duplicate an item.

Definition 2

Current cost of replacing an existing asset or property with the same quality of construction and operational utility, without taking depreciation into account. Replacement cost is usually higher that the item's book value. Also called replacement value.


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