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 One study estimated that local organizations can deliver programming that is 32% more cost-efficient than international organizations, by stripping out expensive international salaries and overheads. Kennedy Odede, Fortune, 15 May 2024 While data is still being collected on such programs, studies have shown these efforts are among the most cost-efficient ways to keep people from falling into homelessness. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024 There’s a reason why homeowners and property managers have entrusted Brookens Construction to construct functional, beautiful, and cost-efficient homes and multifamily buildings for almost a decade. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 Named after a powerful wind in France, Mistral has rapidly gained ground by developing a more flexible and cost-efficient machine-learning tool. Adam Satariano, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024 From being cost-efficient to extremely convenient, the pros of coloring your hair at home are many. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024 For instance, through modern technology, companies can automate many processes, which is not only time and cost-efficient but also minimizes the need for developers’ assistance. Hilary Tetenabaum, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024 Understand that growth is achieved not only through new features, but also by making your product better or more cost-efficient than a competitor’s. - Amrit Jassal, Egnyte 9. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Look for a cost-efficient way to bring about positive change. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024

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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 29 May. 2024.

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