cost-effective
adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfek.tɪv/
/ˌkɑːst-/ Definition
› If an activity is cost-effective, it is good value for the amount of money paid: It wouldn't be cost-effective to buy an expensive new computer when all you want to do is store your photos.Costs and expensesUseful or advantageous
(Definition of cost-effective adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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