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cost-effectiveness

  • a word derived from cost-effective.
    cost-effective
    adjective
    producing optimum results for the expenditure.

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They look at things such as how well the medicine works, how safe it is, and its cost-effectiveness - how well it works in relation to how much it costs the NHS.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

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 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