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cost-effective

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˈcost-efˌfective, cost effective adjective  BBEFFICIENTbringing the best possible profits or advantages for the lowest possible costs 低成本高利润的;有成本效益的cost-effective way of doing something the most cost-effective way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions 减少二氧化碳排放的最有成本效益的方法 The procedure is quick, easy to use, and cost effective. 这种方法快速便捷,而且划算。cost-effectively adverbcost-effectiveness noun [uncountable]
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cost-effectiveNursery and child-minding facilities should be introduced if there appears to be a level of demand which would make it cost-effective.They are also cost-effective and labour-saving as they can be changed weekly.How can that possibly be cost-effective in terms of the operation of a paratroop battalion?Fourth, intervention by government is assumed to be cost-effective, meaning that objectives are achieved at minimum cost to the taxpayer.New, more cost-effective plans should be available June 1, he said.This is therefore likely to encourage clinicians to search for more cost-effective procedures.MiLAN is committed to providing cost-effective solutions for networked Unix users.a cost-effective way to reduce pollutionThis, they argue, offers the most cost-effective way to serve patients.
From Longman Business Dictionarycost-effectiveˌcost-efˈfective adjective bringing the best possible advantages in relation to costsPrivate banking isn’t cost-effective for the consumer with less than about $200,000, as those customers can get most basic services at lower fees from regular banks.
profits for Corpus the possible the Business possible lowest best or bringing advantages


cost-effective
ˈcost-efˌfective , cost effective adjective
bringing the best possible profits or advantages for the lowest possible costs
    cost-effective way of doing something
    the most cost-effective way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions
    The procedure is quick, easy to use, and cost effective.
—cost-effectively adverb
—cost-effectiveness noun [uncountable]


cost-effectiveBrE /ˌkɒst ɪˈfektɪv/ 🔊NAmE /ˌkɔːst ɪˈfektɪv/ 🔊 adjectivegiving the best possible profit or benefits in comparison with the money that is spent 有最佳利润的;有成本效益的;划算的 cost-effect·ive·ness BrE /ˌkɒst ɪˈfektɪvnəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˌkɔːst ɪˈfektɪvnəs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]