cost-effective

American  

[kawst-i-fek-tiv, kost-] / ˈkɔst ɪˈfɛk tɪv, ˈkɒst- /

adjective

1. producing optimum results for the expenditure.

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cost-effective British  

adjective

1. providing adequate financial return in relation to outlay

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Other Word Forms

• cost-effectively adverb
• cost-effectiveness noun

Compare meaning

How does cost-effective compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• cost-effective vs. cost-efficient

Example Sentences

Apollo was geopolitically driven; now the U.S. is presumably more project-driven, toward a permanent, productive and cost-effective presence on the moon.

From The Wall Street Journal

The upgrade is "impactful" by being more cost-effective and broadening fast internet networks to more customers, he said, noting it also "strengthens" the European space industry.

From Barron's

"The goal is to determine whether or not they actually deliver cost-effective strategic education for future senior leaders when compared to, say, public universities and our military graduate programs," he said.

From Barron's

“Every move we make has to be very cost-effective,” noted Ben Albertson, the local project manager for Ban’s firm.

From Los Angeles Times

Think of it as a cost-effective way to speculate on a massive market advance while limiting the money you have at risk.

From Barron's

Related Words

• practical
• profitable
• worthwhile