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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Elsewhere, Africa and much of Latin America stand out as the most cost-effective regions.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
While the 30-year refi rate is only advantageous for a relatively small group of homeowners now, the 15-year one can be more cost-effective for those owners who don't mind larger monthly payments in exchange for significant interest savings and a closer end date for their mortgage term.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
This approach can be more cost-effective than rooting cuttings in a succulent potting mix.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
Whereas standard denim is typically woven in a simple twill structure and is relatively fast and cost-effective to produce, especially at scale, the process to make jacquard denim is slower and require more advanced programming and setup.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
While the 30-year refi rate is only advantageous for a relatively small group of homeowners now, the 15-year one can be more cost-effective for those owners who don't mind larger monthly payments in exchange for significant interest savings and a closer end date for their mortgage term.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
This approach can be more cost-effective than rooting cuttings in a succulent potting mix.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
Whereas standard denim is typically woven in a simple twill structure and is relatively fast and cost-effective to produce, especially at scale, the process to make jacquard denim is slower and require more advanced programming and setup.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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