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cost-effective

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


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But, for people without symptoms or high-risk conditions, the American College of Radiology says there is not enough evidence to recommend it and no documented proof that it prolongs life or is cost-effective.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

The next priority is addressing risk by introducing proven, cost-effective therapies early enough to slow the progression of CKD and lower the likelihood of cardiovascular events.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

“Microsoft is building a broad portfolio of internal and external models, allowing customers to use the most cost-effective model for each task, while governing users actions,” Liani said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

"That's actually a much more cost-effective way," he says.

From BBC Aug. 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




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