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Definition of cost-effective adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cost-effective

adjective
 
/ˌkɒst ɪˈfektɪv/
 
/ˌkɔːst ɪˈfektɪv/
(also cost-efficient)
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  1. giving the best possible profit or benefits in comparison with the money that is spent
    • a cost-effective way to fight crime
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryCost-effective is used with these nouns:
    • solution
    • way
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