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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The tower also has a cost-effective thermal energy storage system in place, which helps in generating solar fuel at times when the sunlight is not around.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
That cuts a myriad ways, but one major driver is a significant shift to both more cost-effective viewership and production.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 June 2024
The extra costs and time for travel are making jobs on the island less appealing or cost-effective.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
They’re also designed to be cost-effective, with a pack of five soap refills available (plus, the tablets save you a lot of storage space).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
That cuts a myriad ways, but one major driver is a significant shift to both more cost-effective viewership and production.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 June 2024
The extra costs and time for travel are making jobs on the island less appealing or cost-effective.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
They’re also designed to be cost-effective, with a pack of five soap refills available (plus, the tablets save you a lot of storage space).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 6 Jul. 2024.
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