time-consuming
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time–con·sum·ing

adjective \ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ\

Definition of TIME-CONSUMING

1
: using or taking up a great deal of time <time–consuming chores>
2
: wasteful of time <time–consuming tactics>

First Known Use of TIME-CONSUMING

1600

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