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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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
Despite what many assume, running frequent laundry loads might not be the most cost-effective option.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
As Baines’ Lodge’s parent company, Abercrombie & Kent, is also a tour operator, guests might find the most seamless and cost-effective multi-lodge packages from its Southern Africa portfolio.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Luckey says that enables him to find the most efficient manufacturing processes and cost-effective sources, bring costs down for taxpayers, as well as shortening development time.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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