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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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Justin Fields should be the backup this season, but Kansas City’s hope is that Nussmeier develops into a cost-effective option for 2027 and beyond.
—Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Whereas the matter was perhaps not given much attention in the past, the realization nowadays is that without suitable and cost-effective harness engineering, the rest of the AI money-making can take a nosedive.
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Her firm aims to find the best solutions at the most cost-effective price, not just the most inexpensive materials.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Justin Fields should be the backup this season, but Kansas City’s hope is that Nussmeier develops into a cost-effective option for 2027 and beyond.
—Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Whereas the matter was perhaps not given much attention in the past, the realization nowadays is that without suitable and cost-effective harness engineering, the rest of the AI money-making can take a nosedive.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Her firm aims to find the best solutions at the most cost-effective price, not just the most inexpensive materials.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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