Definition of economic
1 archaic : of or relating to a household or its management
2 : economical 2
3a : of or relating to economics economic theoriesb : of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services economic growthc : of or relating to an economy a group of economic advisers
4 : having practical or industrial significance or uses : affecting material resources
5 : profitable
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Examples of economic in a Sentence
a program to prevent inflation and economic collapse
the President's chief economic adviser
We're looking for a more economic way of doing business.
Recent Examples of economic from the Web
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Gorkov could draw new attention to the clashing story lines Friday, when he is scheduled to deliver public remarks to an economic conference in St. Petersburg.
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Williams said the next step in making the project a reality is an economic impact study to demonstrate the financial value of the idea to local and state government officials.
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China accounts for about 90 percent of the total, giving Beijing unique economic leverage over Pyongyang.
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But in March, church leaders announced that the school would shut down in June because of declining enrollment — as well as uncertain border and economic issues.
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Other global leaders have been urging him to stay during high level security and economic meetings in Italy that began Friday.
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For example, amid a deep economic crisis in the country, the island has struggled with garbage collection.
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Mr. Suarez and other business leaders fear that the provision would undermine economic development in the state by holding projects to an unreasonable — and unattainable — level of environmental stewardship.
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Those stuck in the lower economic strata, including the working poor, migrant workers, and students from poorer, rural areas, have few options for living space.
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First Known Use of economic
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Other Economics Terms
ECONOMIC Defined for English Language Learners
economic
playDefinition of economic for English Language Learners
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: relating to an economy : relating to the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought
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: relating to the science of economics
ECONOMIC Defined for Kids
economic
playDefinition of economic for Students
1 : of or relating to the study of economics economic theories
2 : relating to or based on the making, selling, and using of goods and services The program promoted economic growth.
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