cost-efficient

adjective

cost-ef·​fi·​cient ˈkȯst-i-ˈfi-shənt How to pronounce cost-efficient (audio)
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Our Marvel source says the series has brought in more female and young-adult viewers than other recent live-action Marvel series, and as noted earlier, its lower price tag means Agatha could end up being more cost-efficient than other titles that brought in more eyeballs but broke the bank. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 The ideal would be to use AI models that deliver accurate answers for highly specific use cases and that do it in a way that’s cost-efficient, time-efficient and energy-efficient. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Tomato Gravy 09 of 13 Chicken and Dumplings It shouldn't be allowed for something so good to be so cost-efficient and family-friendly, but chicken and dumplings happen to exist. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 While quite convenient, cost-efficient, and nice to look at, this type of braiding hair can also lead to an allergic reaction, irritation, and hair loss for some users. Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cost-efficient 

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cost-efficient was in 1913

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“Cost-efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-efficient. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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