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 …—
Harry H. Poole
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cost-effectiveness
noun
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Designed to cool down a small room of up to 150 square feet, the compact machine is a cost-effective alternative to blasting central air.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The objective is to offer the most efficient and cost-effective online filtration solution, perfectly integrated with Beyond Oil's product - creating a simple solution for existing filtration systems in the customers' frying lines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
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Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The objective is to offer the most efficient and cost-effective online filtration solution, perfectly integrated with Beyond Oil's product - creating a simple solution for existing filtration systems in the customers' frying lines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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