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 …—
Harry H. Poole
Harry H. Poole
cost-effectiveness
noun
Examples of cost-effective in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Finally, cooperation across multiple stakeholders—designers, suppliers, communities and policymakers—is a concern, but rallying around a more streamlined, energy-efficient, cost-effective, sustainable investment strategy could unlock levels of teamwork to achieve more with less.
—Kathleen Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Shingles are a higher-end, but still relatively cost-effective, option that provides a more textured look that mimics natural materials.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
As a result, the American order was remarkably cost-effective, because the rules so seldom had to be enforced.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
But the Nets are in a position to package those picks to either move up or add selections for teams that need cost-effective depth on rookie deals.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cost-effective
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kathleen Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Shingles are a higher-end, but still relatively cost-effective, option that provides a more textured look that mimics natural materials.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
As a result, the American order was remarkably cost-effective, because the rules so seldom had to be enforced.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
But the Nets are in a position to package those picks to either move up or add selections for teams that need cost-effective depth on rookie deals.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cost-effective
Cite this Entry
“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share