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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One way to meet future energy needs is by storing solar and wind power in individual homes and businesses using batteries, which is becoming increasingly more cost-effective.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The most cost-effective and lease-controversial means to protect homeschool kids is a mandatory once/semester virtual visit with a school nurse.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
After spending big bucks on outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips and inside linebacker Devin Lloyd in free agency, the Panthers could look to go a more cost-effective route with their defensive line and the secondary during draft weekend.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike one-time-use filters, the material retains its effectiveness after at least five cycles of use—presenting, potentially, a cost-effective solution for industrial-scale water treatment.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
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James Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The most cost-effective and lease-controversial means to protect homeschool kids is a mandatory once/semester virtual visit with a school nurse.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
After spending big bucks on outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips and inside linebacker Devin Lloyd in free agency, the Panthers could look to go a more cost-effective route with their defensive line and the secondary during draft weekend.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike one-time-use filters, the material retains its effectiveness after at least five cycles of use—presenting, potentially, a cost-effective solution for industrial-scale water treatment.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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