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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Thin-film solar panels: The most cost-effective option, thin-film solar panels are much lighter in comparison.
—Sami Allen, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Still, the bull case around Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions highlights the company’s potential to provide cost-effective technology.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
Sets that are 100% microfiber tend to be a more cost-effective option, and many of them have a cotton-like feel.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Silicon is abundant and using it to manufacture PV modules is cost-effective, scalable, and environmentally sustainable.
—New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
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Sami Allen, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Still, the bull case around Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions highlights the company’s potential to provide cost-effective technology.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
Sets that are 100% microfiber tend to be a more cost-effective option, and many of them have a cotton-like feel.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Silicon is abundant and using it to manufacture PV modules is cost-effective, scalable, and environmentally sustainable.
—New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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