cost-benefit ratio

collocation in English

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ratio
noun[C]
uk
/ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/us
/ˈreɪ.ʃi.oʊ/
the relationship between two groups or amounts that expresses how much bigger one is than ...
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(Definition ofratiofrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In the best case, thecost-benefitratioof a smooth solution can be recovered.
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The right-hand side of the equation is equivalent to thecost-benefitratioof tank irrigation.
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They assert that this assemblage of processes prevents "behavioral mistakes" by anticipating "imminent behavioral output" and modifying it according to a precalculatedcost-benefitratio.
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Table 2 shows the results ('cost-benefitratio').
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We should certainly prefer to hear constructive proposals, rather than criticism of the unsatisfactorycost-benefitratioin the development sector.
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This scheme has an exceptionally highcost-benefitratio.
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However, thecost-benefitratiofor the current active road programmes is 2·2:1.
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In turn, this will foster higher utilisation rates and hence a bettercost-benefitratio.
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This simple idea, very different from thecost-benefitratio, should however be understood by researchers within the pharmaceutical industry.
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The simple answer is: for certain types of cargo where thecost-benefitratiois most favourable.
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I am sure that what was said initially—namely, that the project did not have a goodcost-benefitratio—was entirely correct.
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Thecost-benefitratiocomes right only for the top boss on £40,000 a year.
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