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[EX Q]: COST OBJECT (ALSO REFERRED TO AS COST OBJECTIVE) - An activity, output, or item whose cost is to be measured. In a broad sense, a cost object can be an organizational division, a function, task, product, service, or a customer.
[EX A]: COST OBJECT (ALSO REFERRED TO AS COST OBJECTIVE) - An activity, output, or item whose cost is to be measured. For example, a customer or product could be a cost object.

[EX Q]: Note that this entire design sequence can take as little as part of a day, yielding a sample garment hung on a mannequin. Again, the time it takes managers to reach a decision is what determines the length of this process.
[EX A]: A sample garment hung on a mannequin. Again, the time it takes managers to reach a decision is what determines the length of this process.

[EX Q]: I encourage you to Join me in presenting this matchmaker challenge to your congregation.
[EX A]:
Please join me in presenting this challenge to your congregation.

