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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Overall, achieving cost-effective mass production while maintaining reliability remains a challenge.
—Anton Alikov, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The researchers concluded that the program was relatively cost-effective.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
These two technologies go hand-in-hand to build a more resilient, cost-effective supply chain.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
Through cost-effective technologies, China is setting the conditions under which much of the world is entering the digital age.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Anton Alikov, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The researchers concluded that the program was relatively cost-effective.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
These two technologies go hand-in-hand to build a more resilient, cost-effective supply chain.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
Through cost-effective technologies, China is setting the conditions under which much of the world is entering the digital age.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cost-effective
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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