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cost-effective

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

adjective

  1. producing optimum results for the expenditure.

cost-effective British  

adjective

  1. providing adequate financial return in relation to outlay

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  • cost-effectively adverb
  • cost-effectiveness noun

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It doesn’t hurt, though, that it could end up being more cost-effective, too.

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This may be the easiest and most cost-effective solution.

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Glass is stable, cost-effective, and resistant to harsh environments, making it well suited for scalable deployment.

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Part of scaling is figuring out how to deploy in ways that are cost-effective.

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