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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While beach vacations can offer unique ocean experiences and vibrant social scenes, lakeside locations often provide a more cost-effective way to enjoy family-friendly fun and relaxation within a set budget.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The two companies aim to deliver an initial drone that is cost-effective and comes with multiple launch options, such as air drop, ground launch, maritime launch, and launch from a wide-body logistics aircraft.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Today on the show, the cost-effective plan to maximize biodiversity that asks ecologists to approach the question more like economists.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Pizza Hut isn’t the only fast food chain that’s rolling out new cost-effective deals.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The two companies aim to deliver an initial drone that is cost-effective and comes with multiple launch options, such as air drop, ground launch, maritime launch, and launch from a wide-body logistics aircraft.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Today on the show, the cost-effective plan to maximize biodiversity that asks ecologists to approach the question more like economists.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Pizza Hut isn’t the only fast food chain that’s rolling out new cost-effective deals.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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 12 Sep. 2025.
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