cost-effective
adjective/ˌkɒst ɪˈfektɪv/
/ˌkɔːst ɪˈfektɪv/
(also cost-efficient)
- 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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