Re: [SQL] what is "cost"?

> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I just did an explain and was wondering what is meant by cost.  I just 
> got a 72.983 cost from a query I found not working.  Any info or pointers 
> would be appreciated.

Just added to explain manual page:
The cost value is only meaningful to the optimizer in comparing variousquery plans.

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