affordable

[ uh-fawr-duh-buhl ]

adjective

that can be afforded; believed to be within one's financial means: attractive new cars at affordable prices.

noun

Usually affordables. items, expenses, etc., that one can afford: a variety of affordables for your gift list.

Origin of affordable

First recorded in 1865–70; afford + -able

That is why in March 2019 we directed our efforts to further delivery of an affordable edutainment program and launched Spanish-English and Polish-English language pairs.
AllRight, an English language learning app for children, raises $5M from Genesis Investments | Mike Butcher | November 20, 2020 | TechCrunch
The board also hopes to build affordable housing at the same location as the new library branches, McCarthy said.
D.C. library system wants to build new branches, including a first in Adams Morgan | Julie Zauzmer | November 19, 2020 | Washington Post
The $5 billion pipeline “is not affordable in combination with the Pure Water Program,” the city wrote in a letter.
Morning Report: Beiser Unlikely to Leave Board, Despite New Removal Process | Voice of San Diego | November 18, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
Pre-pandemic, Ulta Beauty had doubled in revenue in only four years and was beloved by customers for its mix of high-end and affordable beauty products, as well as its salon services.
Kohl’s CEO insists its supersize beauty shops can compete with the new Ulta/Target partnership | Phil Wahba | November 17, 2020 | Fortune
These restrictions lower the supply of overnight accommodations and drive up the price, making access even less affordable for most Californians.
Cities Are Falling Short on Coastal Access – and Short-Term Rentals Could Help | Philip King and Sarah Jenkins | November 16, 2020 | Voice of San Diego

Affordability (20%): Net price of attendance after deducting grants and scholarship aid (NCES).
The Daily Beast College Rankings Methodology | Brandy Zadrozny | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Ultimately life style, affordability and preference seem to trump social views when people decide where they would like to live.
The Triumph of Suburbia: Despite Downtown Hype, Americans Choose Sprawl | Joel Kotkin | April 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
One more advantage to wearing a dress by Jason Wu: the designer now simultaneously represents high fashion and affordability.
Michelle Obama Wears a Second Inaugural Ball Gown by Jason Wu | Isabel Wilkinson | January 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
It has done much to increase the availability and affordability of literature.
Why the Man Booker Prize Is More Necessary Than Ever | Liam Hoare | October 15, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Among the factors the index weighs are Internet access, access to health care, preschool enrollment, and housing affordability.
Vermont Tops Opportunity Index, While Nevada Finishes Last | Eliza Shapiro | September 19, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

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