cost-effective
adjective
producing optimum results for the expenditure.
cost-effectiveness
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a word derived from
cost-effective.
Example Sentences
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This collaboration aims to improve clinical decision support and documentation, and draws upon the cost-effectiveness of open models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
"Or it at least doesn't make you seem as much the bad guy who just wants to cut people for cost-effectiveness."
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
Instead, they are trading differently—prioritizing quality and cost-effectiveness over brand prestige alone.
From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026
The beauty of pickle lemonade lies in its simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2025
If they needed help from wealthy donors or institutions, they had to pass a test called cost-effectiveness analysis.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
