cost-effective
adjective
cost-ef·fec·tive
ˈkȯst-ə-ˈfek-tiv 
-ˌfek-
: producing good results without costing a lot of money
cost-effective measures to combat poverty
Robot spot welding can be quite cost-effective …—
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cost-effectiveness
noun
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Distributing vaccines in a cost-effective way isn’t always straightforward.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 6 July 2024
WalletHub found that Mississippi has the lowest daily price for camping (and the lowest average gas prices) and trips to Louisiana were, overall, the most cost-effective.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
Long-term weight loss is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce chin fat or double chin.11
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) and other dermal fillers: Botox and dermal fillers are injected in the jawline to help shape your face.
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Woman reached out to man for more cost-effective treatment
The investigation began when a woman called the Tallahassee Police Department on August 27, 2023 and said a man refused to return her dog, a pit bull named Gucci.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 6 July 2024
WalletHub found that Mississippi has the lowest daily price for camping (and the lowest average gas prices) and trips to Louisiana were, overall, the most cost-effective.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
Long-term weight loss is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce chin fat or double chin.11
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) and other dermal fillers: Botox and dermal fillers are injected in the jawline to help shape your face.
—Lana Barhum Updated, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Woman reached out to man for more cost-effective treatment
The investigation began when a woman called the Tallahassee Police Department on August 27, 2023 and said a man refused to return her dog, a pit bull named Gucci.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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