cost-efficient

adjective

cost-ef·​fi·​cient ˈkȯst-i-ˈfi-shənt 

-ˌfi-

: producing good results without costing a lot of money : cost-effective

Examples of cost-efficient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once its current six-figure contract expires in early 2027, DeBaun plans to replace Salesforce's customer relationship management (CRM) platform with a more cost-efficient AI solution. —Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

The key to making modular construction more cost-efficient would be adopting it more fully, thus achieving economies of scale. —Dan Walters, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026

Downsizing to a smaller house is a practical, cost-efficient option, especially for retirees. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026

By combining Storyoscopic’s development and packaging strength with Indochina’s on-the-ground production expertise, our joint venture is uniquely positioned to deliver cost-efficient, premium-scale productions tailored for the global marketplace. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cost-efficient

• beneficent
• coefficient
• inefficient
• insufficient
• deficient
• efficient
• omniscient
• proficient
• sufficient