cost-effective
/ˌkɒst ɪˈfektɪv/adjective
उच्चारण कॉस्ट इफ़ेक्टिव
किफ़ायती, कम लागत में अधिक लाभ देने वाला
Core word
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giving the best possible profit or benefit in comparison with the money that is spent
किफ़ायती, कम लागत में अधिक लाभ देने वाला
- Solar power is now a cost-effective source of energy for villages.
- We need a more cost-effective way of delivering these services.
- Buying in bulk is more cost-effective for the school canteen.
+ 2 more examples
- A cost-effective solution was found for the water shortage.
- The committee chose the most cost-effective option.
Synonyms economical efficient value for money
Opposite uneconomical wasteful
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
cost-effective + noun / be cost-effective
Cost-effective means giving good results for the money spent. It can come before a noun or after be, and it is written with a hyphen.
'Cost-effective' का अर्थ ख़र्च किए धन के अनुपात में अच्छे परिणाम देना है; यह noun से पहले या 'be' के बाद आ सकता है और hyphen के साथ लिखा जाता है।
- LED bulbs are a cost-effective choice.
- Is this scheme cost-effective?
cost-effective way to + verb
The usual structure is 'a cost-effective way to do something'.
सामान्य संरचना 'a cost-effective way to do something' है।
- Group study is a cost-effective way to prepare for exams.
- Buying in bulk is a cost-effective way to shop.
more / most cost-effective
Compound adjectives with effective form the comparative with more and most, not -er.
Effective वाले संयुक्त adjective तुलना में more और most लेते हैं, -er नहीं।
- Train travel is more cost-effective than flying on short routes.
- This is the most cost-effective option.
cost-effective vs. cheap
Cost-effective is not the same as cheap. A cheap thing may be poor value; a cost-effective thing gives good value even if it is not the lowest price.
Cost-effective का अर्थ सस्ता नहीं है; सस्ती चीज़ कम मूल्य की हो सकती है, जबकि cost-effective चीज़ सबसे कम कीमत की न होकर भी अच्छा मूल्य देती है।
- A solid pair of shoes is more cost-effective than three cheap pairs.
+Collocations 4
cost-effective + noun
solutionwaymethodtreatmentalternativeoption
- The doctor suggested a cost-effective treatment.
adverb + cost-effective
highlyverymoremostfar less
- Solar panels are highly cost-effective in sunny regions.
verb + cost-effective
proveremainbeseembecome
- The scheme proved cost-effective within two years.
cost-effective for + noun
for studentsfor small farmersfor the schoolfor the family
- The monthly bus pass is cost-effective for students.
“More examples 6
- Radhika chose a cost-effective plan for her mobile phone.
राधिका ने अपने मोबाइल के लिए एक किफ़ायती योजना चुनी।
- Government hospitals provide cost-effective treatment for the poor.
सरकारी अस्पताल ग़रीबों को किफ़ायती इलाज उपलब्ध कराते हैं।
- It is more cost-effective to repair the old laptop than to buy a new one.
पुराना laptop ठीक करवाना नया ख़रीदने से अधिक किफ़ायती है।
- The library offers a cost-effective way to access expensive books.
पुस्तकालय महँगी किताबों तक पहुँचने का किफ़ायती तरीका देता है।
- Arjun's father found drip irrigation cost-effective for his small farm.
अर्जुन के पिता को अपने छोटे खेत के लिए ड्रिप सिंचाई किफ़ायती लगी।
- Cost-effective planning helped the school finish the building on time.
किफ़ायती योजना ने विद्यालय को भवन समय पर पूरा करने में मदद की।