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cost-effective

[kawst-i-fek-tiv, kost-] / ˈkɔst ɪˈfɛk tɪv, ˈkɒst- /
ADJECTIVE
economical
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Audi deliberately kept the S5’s design understated, combining cost-effective body panels with V6-powered performance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

To help you prepare for the chillier months, BBC News asked families and experts to share their tips for keeping your home warm and cost-effective.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

"With inflation, parents are choosing the most cost-effective entertainment option."

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

It also makes the upcoming launch of Starlink Mobile, slated for 2027, more cost-effective, as low-bandwidth spectrum requires fewer cell towers than higher-frequency bands.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

But a PIH doctor spoke up, saying that he had signed the Hippocratic Oath to practice medicine ethically, but he didn’t remember signing an oath to do it in a cost-effective way.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French


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