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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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Sealing these is a cost-effective way to retain heat and save money.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
Starting seeds indoors offers a cost-effective way to grow a variety of vegetables and ornamental plants and get a head start on the gardening season.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
So even though the program is cost-effective.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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