- a word derived from cost-effective.
Example Sentences
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This could further enhance the cost-effectiveness of compressed natural gas vehicles, while providing the city gas distributor with pricing flexibility to maintain profitability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Instead, they are trading differently—prioritizing quality and cost-effectiveness over brand prestige alone.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
The report follows an eight-month investigation into the cost-effectiveness of public inquiries - the first time a Holyrood committee has examined the subject.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025
The beauty of pickle lemonade lies in its simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025
Farmer knows he will always have his critics with their notions about efficiency, about cost-effectiveness, about how PIH and Zanmi Lasante will crumble and fold without Jim or Paul to keep them alive.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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