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cost-effective

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


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Boosters of the industry point to regulatory and financial hurdles that stand in the way of cost-effective mass production.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Its unlimited device support and bundled extras, including antivirus, data breach alerts and a private search engine, make it a cost-effective all-in-one solution.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

But advocates of alternative materials argue that while upfront costs may be higher, they can be longer-lasting and better for residents' health, ultimately making them more cost-effective.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The U.S. and Gulf Arab states are learning from Ukraine’s cost-effective drone-defense methods after using expensive missiles against inexpensive Iranian drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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