cost-effective measure
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cost-effective
adjective
uk/ˌkɒst.ɪˈfek.tɪv/us/ˌkɑːst.ɪˈfek.tɪv/
If an activity is cost-effective, it is good value for the amount of ...
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measure
noun
uk/ˈmeʒ.ər/us/ˈmeʒ.ɚ/
a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with ...
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Where possible, as acost-effectivemeasure, pilot or demonstration projects should precede these interventions.
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However, the effects on alcohol-related harms are definite and the costs low, making it acost-effectivemeasure.
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Cash incentive schemes grants are acost-effectivemeasurewhich enable local authorities to improve the supply of affordable housing for rent to people in need.
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Many consultants have gone on record to say that increasing the cut-off age to 80 would be acost-effectivemeasure.
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For householders with adequate means, loft insulation is a verycost-effectivemeasurewhich pays for itself very quickly.
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Thatcost-effectivemeasurewould simplify access to business support.
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With spending of, it appears, just over £3 million on the two schemes, they have proved a verycost-effectivemeasure.
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That is hardly acost-effectivemeasure.
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A national working group has been established to identify and disseminate cost-effective measures to improve screening coverage in inner city areas.
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The increased funding for local safety schemes indicates the high priority which is given to proven cost-effective measures for reducing road casualties.
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We will continue to press for this and other cost-effective measures to replace the surplus.
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The most cost-effective measures are a reasonable level of insulation in the loft space and a suitable jacket for the hot water tank.
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That new guidance reflects the greater knowledge of radon-prone areas and the advances made in developing practical, cost-effective measures.
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The reports must identify practical and cost-effective measures that will significantly improve the energy efficiency of those dwellings.
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We are promoting home energy labelling, which provides information on the energy efficiency of a dwelling and identifies the most cost-effective measures for improving it.
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It can be helpful in ensuring that the best and most cost-effective measures are in place.
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The programme includes a balanced package of cost-effective measures to encourage a more efficient use of energy across all sectors of the economy.
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I say that because there is clearly widespread support for those very sensible and cost-effective measures.
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