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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Ball did not turn out to be the cost-effective Ty Jerome replacement the Cavaliers were hoping for last offseason.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Ball did not turn out to be the cost-effective Ty Jerome replacement the Cavaliers were hoping for last offseason.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Caulk or weatherstrips are easy and cost-effective ways to seal those small leaks around windows and doors.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Finally, supported housing should be recognized as a cost-effective public investment.
—Fay Lenz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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