cost-efficient

American  

[kawst-i-fish-uhnt, kost-] / ˈkɔst ɪˈfɪʃ ənt, ˈkɒst- /

adjective

1. cost-effective.

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Other Word Forms

• cost-efficiency noun
• cost-efficiently adverb

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Example Sentences

Chip startups focused on inference, the process of running trained AI models to generate responses, are in demand as AI companies compete to secure cutting-edge technology that can deliver fast, cost-efficient computing power.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Public Montessori programs are not only effective but cost-efficient."

From Science Daily

Where the last leg of the AI race was defined by training, tech giants are now competing to deliver the fastest and most cost-efficient inference.

From The Wall Street Journal

Researchers emphasize that primary care providers can integrate the new intervention as a sustainable, cost-efficient strategy to prevent type 2 diabetes on a large scale.

From Science Daily

Its customer base that includes Japanese carmakers has witnessed falling sales due to tightened auto loans and consumers opting for more environmentally friendly and fuel cost-efficient choices in electric vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal