cost-efficient

adjective

cost-ef·​fi·​cient ˈkȯst-i-ˈfi-shənt How to pronounce cost-efficient (audio)
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Hydrogen Fueled Engines In recent years, significant competition has emerged among OEMs and engine manufacturers to develop the most effective hydrogen combustion engines as a cost-efficient alternative to more expensive fuel cell powertrains. David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Monge used his mathematical skills to figure out the most cost-efficient way to divvy the materials up and send them to their destinations. Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025 In the past two years, with surprisingly little notice, renewable energy has suddenly become the obvious, mainstream, cost-efficient choice around the world. Bluesky Social, 11 July 2025 In the past two years, however, with surprisingly little notice, renewable energy has suddenly become the obvious, mainstream, cost-efficient choice around the world. Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cost-efficient

Word History

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 29 Jul. 2025.

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