Definition and Synonyms for Economy

Definition of Economy

economic
Adjective
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1. of or relating to the science of economics
2. of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
economical
Adjective
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1. of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
economist
Noun
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1. an expert in the science of economics
2. an expert in the science of economics
economic
Adjective Satellite
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1. concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money)
2. using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
economical
Adjective Satellite
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1. using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
2. avoiding waste
3. using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
economize
Verb
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1. use cautiously and frugally
2. spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
3. use cautiously and frugally
4. spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
5. use cautiously and frugally
6. spend sparingly, avoid the waste of

Words Rhyme with economy

Etymology for economy