cost-effective

[ kawst-i-fek-tiv, kost- ]

adjective

1. producing optimum results for the expenditure.

cost-effective

adjective

1. providing adequate financial return in relation to outlay

Derived Forms

• cost-effectiveness, noun

Other Words From

• cost-ef·fective·ly adverb
• cost-ef·fective·ness noun

Example Sentences

Such delays could pose safety risks in real-world applications, where the timely execution of a 'GO' or 'NO GO' decision is essential for mitigating potential risks and ensuring smooth and cost-effective vehicle operation.

From Science Daily

“It’s really important we listen to the voices of parents," she tells me, "and here in a very simple cost-effective way parents will have more information.”

From BBC

Covert said the project would be a cost-effective way for the state to adapt, and that reliable water will also figure in future efforts to address the state’s chronic housing shortage.

From Los Angeles Times

This approach not only increased the efficiency of the lead-tin solar cells but also extended their lifespan, making them more practical and cost-effective for long-term use.

From Science Daily

Making this a cost-effective technology will require addressing each of these costs.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• practical
• profitable
• worthwhile