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 …—

Harry H. Poole

cost-effectiveness noun

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How can tech leaders empower providers and payers to meet this goal in a cost-effective manner? —

Joao Mendes-Roter, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 And decades prior to that — by 2030 — the EU wants to ensure that all plastic packaging is reusable or recyclable in a cost-effective manner. —

Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 Weight-loss surgery is more cost-effective than taking blockbuster GLP-1 drugs, delivering two more healthy years of life and saving patients about $9,000 a year, according to a new analysis. —

Tina Reed, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024 The AirPods Pro 2 are also a cost-effective option for those looking for assistive hearing technology. —

Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cost-effective

Word History

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1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cost-effective was in 1966

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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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