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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Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The product targets those customers who are homeowners who want to find a humidity control system across basements and living spaces, that is cost-effective, and that does not require maintenance.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
While your current mortgage lender may be your best option, consider shopping around to see what other lenders are also offering to improve your chances of finding the most cost-effective line of credit right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
There is a recent track record of identifying and adding cost-effective free agents and a farm system that has recently done better with pitching than hitting.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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