cost-efficient

adjective

cost-ef·​fi·​cient ˈkȯst-i-ˈfi-shənt How to pronounce cost-efficient (audio)
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Examples of cost-efficient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In other cases, fine-tuning an existing LLM will be faster and more cost-efficient. Klaudia Zaika, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Dwight's in charge of selecting a new cost-efficient health insurance plan, but runs into some difficulties: How many insurance companies provide coverage for those suffering from hot dog fingers? Gretchen Hansen, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024 Developers will also get access to the more cost-efficient o1-mini variant. Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024 In fact, contrary to popular belief, while online shopping is more cost-efficient, in-store shopping often delivers greater margins. Lindsey Mazza, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cost-efficient 

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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 22 Sep. 2024.

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