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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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That heading says: “Consumption Losses in Cost-Effective Scenarios” along with a footnote that explains what cost-effective means.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2014

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From New York Times • May 17, 2012

Fly the Cost-Effective Skies TWA and Delta may eliminate first class on international flights, the reason being that less than 1.5% of flyers purchase those seats.

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