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
Examples of cost-effective in a Sentence
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However, iFixit and other Right to Repair advocates says the measure is an excuse to block legitimate and cost-effective ways to maintain a consumer device.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Meta will reportedly release smaller versions of its Llama language model as companies look to offer more cost-effective AI models to the public.
—Emilia David, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
Researchers have reported promising progress with both those technologies, though neither is yet cost-effective or has much of a market.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Value – The product is cost-effective considering product quality and potency.
—Dr. Diana Rangaves, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Sealing leaks, experts say, can be among the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint.
—Tik Root, WIRED, 30 Mar. 2024
Her contribution was crucial in transforming Target into the destination for chic and cost-effective merchandise.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Just as attractive to some of those producers are Georgia’s lavish filming incentives, which have made Thomasville a cost-effective place to make modest pictures with major stars.
—Matt Stevens, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Hydrogen trucks are quicker to refuel, but so far, not cost-effective, and would require brand-new infrastructure to make and distribute that hydrogen.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Meta will reportedly release smaller versions of its Llama language model as companies look to offer more cost-effective AI models to the public.
—Emilia David, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
Researchers have reported promising progress with both those technologies, though neither is yet cost-effective or has much of a market.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Value – The product is cost-effective considering product quality and potency.
—Dr. Diana Rangaves, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Sealing leaks, experts say, can be among the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint.
—Tik Root, WIRED, 30 Mar. 2024
Her contribution was crucial in transforming Target into the destination for chic and cost-effective merchandise.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Just as attractive to some of those producers are Georgia’s lavish filming incentives, which have made Thomasville a cost-effective place to make modest pictures with major stars.
—Matt Stevens, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Hydrogen trucks are quicker to refuel, but so far, not cost-effective, and would require brand-new infrastructure to make and distribute that hydrogen.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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