Cost-efficient Adjective - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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

cost-efficient adjective  /ˌkɒst ɪˈfɪʃnt/  /ˌkɔːst ɪˈfɪʃnt/(also cost-effective) jump to other results

1. giving the best possible profit or benefits in comparison with the money that is spent
   • Gas pipes are repaired quickly and in a cost-efficient manner for consumers.

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