cost-efficient

adjective

cost-ef·​fi·​cient ˈkȯst-i-ˈfi-shənt How to pronounce cost-efficient (audio)
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The approach is proving far more effective – and cost-efficient – than many traditional programs. Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025 Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals. William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 In environments where developing in-house solutions is limited by expenses or talent shortages, M&A can offer a cost-efficient alternative for enhancing technological capacity through the integration of existing technologies. Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 That’s why smart families are switching to T-Mobile’s Family Freedom initiative: the most cost-efficient way to stay connected without sacrificing speed, perks, or peace of mind. Stephanie Tsai, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cost-efficient

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First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cost-efficient was in 1913

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“Cost-efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-efficient. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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