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experience curve

noun/ɪkˈspɪəriəns kɜːv/

C2CEFR level
80/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The observed tendency for a company's costs per unit to fall predictably as its cumulative production volume rises.

The consultants used the experience curve to argue that the market leader could always undercut smaller rivals on price.

Similar: learning curve

Topic: Corporate strategy in Business English

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