cost-efficient

adjective

cost-ef·​fi·​cient ˈkȯst-i-ˈfi-shənt How to pronounce cost-efficient (audio)
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: producing good results without costing a lot of money : cost-effective

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The ministry says new ways of warfare require domestic development and mass-production of low-cost uncrewed weapons to reduce costs, minimize casualties and build a more cost-efficient air defense network. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 As its name suggests, OpenRouter makes AI router software—a type of tool that allows organizations to select the best and most cost-efficient AI models for every task. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 This is a strategic and more cost-efficient approach to capture enhanced volatility while keeping risk strictly defined. — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 Given the rapid pace of modern AI applications and workload growth, defenders are seeking operational and cost-efficient pathways to securing deployment and ongoing management. — Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cost-efficient

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First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cost-efficient was in 1913

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“Cost-efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-efficient. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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