# NEC ECC: In the contract what is the definition of Defined Costs

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**Created:** [28 April 2017 14:33 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec-ecc-in-the-contract-what-is-the-definition-of-defined-costs/4053 "2017-04-28T14:33:29Z")\
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When reading the shorter schedule of cost components, what is the definition of defined costs that you should be reading in conjunction with?

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Defined Cost is a defined term in each of the ECC contract options, but it will be in the specific contract option elements as it is not a core clause (i…e not consistent across all of the options). It is 11.2(22) for options A/B and 11.2(23) for options C-E.

Under option A&B, Defined Cost is only used to assess compensation events using the shorter schedule of cost components.

Options C-E Defined Cost uses the full Schedule of Cost Components to assess not only compensation events but also the Price for Work Done to Date within the period.