cost-benefit
adjective
cost-ben·e·fit
ˈkȯs(t)-ˈbe-nə-ˌfit 
: of, relating to, or being economic analysis that assigns a numerical value to the cost-effectiveness of an operation, procedure, or program
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What’s the cost-benefit argument for giving up on writing, an important and useful traditional skill?
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Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Phoenix's Industrial Development Authority agreed to fund a similar cost-benefit analysis for Phoenix.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
The cost-benefit ratio is in North Korea’s favor at the moment.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Consider performing a cost-benefit analysis of hiring full-time employees versus utilizing contracting or other flexible hiring models.
—Casey Marquette, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Phoenix's Industrial Development Authority agreed to fund a similar cost-benefit analysis for Phoenix.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
The cost-benefit ratio is in North Korea’s favor at the moment.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Consider performing a cost-benefit analysis of hiring full-time employees versus utilizing contracting or other flexible hiring models.
—Casey Marquette, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Cost-benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-benefit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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