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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Supply chains have become more cost-efficient despite these pricing pressures.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Plastic remains a cost-efficient option for product packaging because of its lightweight nature, durability and shelf life.
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Vishal Vivek,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
However, if the entire family will be using it on a regular basis, larger containers may be more cost-efficient.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Format adaptation can be highly cost-efficient, of course.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Plastic remains a cost-efficient option for product packaging because of its lightweight nature, durability and shelf life.
—
Vishal Vivek,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
However, if the entire family will be using it on a regular basis, larger containers may be more cost-efficient.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Format adaptation can be highly cost-efficient, of course.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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“Cost-efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-efficient. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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