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
Examples of cost-benefit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
What’s more, a series of cost-benefit studies have found that providing a safety net for families not only helps the families who receive assistance but also society as a whole.
—
Kathryn Maguire-Jack, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
When asked by Bloomberg TV this month whether Trump firing Johnson is a concern, Pham did not directly address the question, with her answer instead focused on a February executive order emphasizing the role of cost-benefit analysis in department decision making.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
Harming minorities follows from cost-benefit analysis.
—Peter S. Wenz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Predictive analytics prioritized upgrades based on cost-benefit projections and failure risks, cutting energy expenses significantly and boosting tenant comfort with better climate control.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cost-benefit
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kathryn Maguire-Jack, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
When asked by Bloomberg TV this month whether Trump firing Johnson is a concern, Pham did not directly address the question, with her answer instead focused on a February executive order emphasizing the role of cost-benefit analysis in department decision making.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
Harming minorities follows from cost-benefit analysis.
—Peter S. Wenz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Predictive analytics prioritized upgrades based on cost-benefit projections and failure risks, cutting energy expenses significantly and boosting tenant comfort with better climate control.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cost-benefit
Cite this Entry
“Cost-benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-benefit. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share