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cost-effective

[kawst-i-fek-tiv, kost-] / ˈkɔst ɪˈfɛk tɪv, ˈkɒst- /
ADJECTIVE
economical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
practical profitable worthwhile
Antonyms
STRONGEST
worthless

Example Sentences

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This combination could make long-duration missions to Mars more practical and cost-effective.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Musk believes that orbital data centers can be as cost-effective as land-based centers in a few years.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Yaroslavsky credits Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe program for ridding her district of big homeless encampments, but said more data is needed to ensure the programs are cost-effective.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

So if you're looking for a cost-effective and slightly quirky destination this summer, read on for what's proving popular.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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