cost-effective

adjective

cost-ef·​fec·​tive ˈkȯst-ə-ˈfek-tiv How to pronounce cost-effective (audio)
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: producing good results without costing a lot of money
cost-effective measures to combat poverty
Robot spot welding can be quite cost-effectiveHarry H. Poole
cost-effectiveness noun

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This surge reflects a clear demand for secure, instant, and cost-effective payment solutions—an area where traditional systems continue to fall short. William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025 State governments for years have mandated heath insurance benefits that are not cost-effective. John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Berkeley has the lowest rent-to-price ratio of the 300 cities, meaning its more cost-effective to rent there, than to buy a home. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 21 May 2025 Still, young and cost-effective are a pair of desirable traits at this stage. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cost-effective

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First Known Use

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 29 May. 2025.

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