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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For investors holding larger quantities of gold, professional storage may also be more cost-effective than maintaining adequate home security and insurance.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Saving seeds is cost-effective.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
In an effort to protect customers from wasteful utility spending, legislators passed a law last spring that requires gas pipeline spending to prioritize safety, be cost-effective and consider alternatives to replacement.
—Sofia Gilroy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
The review will also examine ongoing litigation with the county over the city’s $18 million unpaid water debt and identify quick, cost-effective solutions for residents.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Saving seeds is cost-effective.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
In an effort to protect customers from wasteful utility spending, legislators passed a law last spring that requires gas pipeline spending to prioritize safety, be cost-effective and consider alternatives to replacement.
—Sofia Gilroy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
The review will also examine ongoing litigation with the county over the city’s $18 million unpaid water debt and identify quick, cost-effective solutions for residents.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cost-effective
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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