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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In our view, policies that are done right can help utilities move toward more reliable and cost-effective choices which are also cleaner.
—Erin Baker, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Wind accounts for 24% of the state’s energy profile, according to the Texas Comptroller, suggesting a penchant for any energy source that’s viable and cost-effective.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
The state can take time to study the broader landscape, including how natural emissions are impacting CO2 levels and how emerging technologies might provide better, more cost-effective results.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
Her priorities have centered around bigger, faster, more cost-effective homelessness solutions, fiscal responsibility, spurring downtown business and improving the citizen input process.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Erin Baker, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Wind accounts for 24% of the state’s energy profile, according to the Texas Comptroller, suggesting a penchant for any energy source that’s viable and cost-effective.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
The state can take time to study the broader landscape, including how natural emissions are impacting CO2 levels and how emerging technologies might provide better, more cost-effective results.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
Her priorities have centered around bigger, faster, more cost-effective homelessness solutions, fiscal responsibility, spurring downtown business and improving the citizen input process.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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