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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Passing the One School, One Nurse Act, a bill that would provide every public school in America with a full-time RN, would be a cost-effective, equitable, and efficient way to shore up the remaining front line.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
The report also comes at a time when California is grappling with its homelessness strategy and a lack of data to determine what is most cost-effective.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
The French press method of making coffee is straightforward, cost-effective, easy to use, and hard to mess up.
—Tyler Shane, WIRED, 6 May 2024
With an $8 million production budget and a cost-effective, digital-only marketing campaign, Tarot’s opening weekend of $10.2 million at the worldwide box office has the film in solid financial shape moving forward.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
Asphalt Shingles The most common roofing material, asphalt shingles are cost-effective with a lifespan of 15-30 years.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Keeping the outbound Pac-12 teams aligned with Pac-12 bowls in the Pacific Time Zone — unless those teams make the cut for the playoff — creates the most cost-effective experience for fans.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Fabuloso Lavender Purple Liquid Multipurpose Cleaner As a concentrated formula, this Fabuloso cleaner provides a high yield of diluted solutions, necessitating a higher upfront cost but in the long run cost-effective.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
The State Water Board could and should reject the Sites project and order the redirection of the bond funds to water projects that provide cost-effective environmental and water resilience benefits.
—Max Gomberg, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
TIME, 8 May 2024
The report also comes at a time when California is grappling with its homelessness strategy and a lack of data to determine what is most cost-effective.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
The French press method of making coffee is straightforward, cost-effective, easy to use, and hard to mess up.
—Tyler Shane, WIRED, 6 May 2024
With an $8 million production budget and a cost-effective, digital-only marketing campaign, Tarot’s opening weekend of $10.2 million at the worldwide box office has the film in solid financial shape moving forward.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
Asphalt Shingles The most common roofing material, asphalt shingles are cost-effective with a lifespan of 15-30 years.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Keeping the outbound Pac-12 teams aligned with Pac-12 bowls in the Pacific Time Zone — unless those teams make the cut for the playoff — creates the most cost-effective experience for fans.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Fabuloso Lavender Purple Liquid Multipurpose Cleaner As a concentrated formula, this Fabuloso cleaner provides a high yield of diluted solutions, necessitating a higher upfront cost but in the long run cost-effective.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
The State Water Board could and should reject the Sites project and order the redirection of the bond funds to water projects that provide cost-effective environmental and water resilience benefits.
—Max Gomberg, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Cost-effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-effective. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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