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Cost Variance (CV)

Definition

(Context: Project Management)

A measure of cost performance on a project. It is the algebraic difference between earned value (EV) and actual cost (AC). CV=EV minus AC. A positive value indicates a favorable condition, and a negative value indicates an unfavorable condition.

Reference:

Cost Variance Analysis

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