cost-efficient
adjective
cost-ef·fi·cient
ˈkȯst-i-ˈfi-shənt 
-ˌfi-
: producing good results without costing a lot of money : cost-effective
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And then there is the youth, the cost-efficient prospects who preferably would be able to grow with the next roster rendition, a pair of players with skill sets that complement.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Gold bars, on the other hand, are typically more cost-efficient due to lower premiums and larger sizes.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Once its current six-figure contract expires in early 2027, DeBaun plans to replace Salesforce's customer relationship management (CRM) platform with a more cost-efficient AI solution.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The key to making modular construction more cost-efficient would be adopting it more fully, thus achieving economies of scale.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Gold bars, on the other hand, are typically more cost-efficient due to lower premiums and larger sizes.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Once its current six-figure contract expires in early 2027, DeBaun plans to replace Salesforce's customer relationship management (CRM) platform with a more cost-efficient AI solution.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The key to making modular construction more cost-efficient would be adopting it more fully, thus achieving economies of scale.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Cost-efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-efficient. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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