economic

adjective

eco·nom·ic | \ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik,

ˌē-kə-

Definition of economic

1a : of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services economic growth

b : of or relating to an economy a group of economic advisers

c : of or relating to economics economic theories

2 : economical sense 1

3 : having practical or industrial significance or uses : affecting material resources

4 : profitable

5 archaic : of or relating to a household or its management

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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.

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Inside the sun-drenched, multi-story lobby on State Highway 242 sits a quiet hub of medical innovation offering significant economic benefits to the south Montgomery County area. — Marialuisa Rincon, Houston Chronicle, "Methodist Hospital celebrates its first year in The Woodlands," 7 July 2018 The damage would threaten to undo many of the economic benefits of last year's tax cuts. — NBC News, "China says it must 'counterattack' after U.S. tariff hike officially takes effect," 6 July 2018 The initial reasons — and benefits — were largely economic, driven by rising costs throughout the region, particularly in preparation for the rising minimum wage. — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "SF restaurants struggle for balance in prices, service as wage hike arrives," 29 June 2018 Many readers cited the double economic benefit of legalization. — Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Readers show strong support for legalization of recreational marijuana," 28 June 2018 But there is a special place in hell for the economic advisers that conjured up this trade war. — Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Can the U.S. economy withstand a trade war?," 13 July 2018 Northern Kentucky officials are crediting Tobergte's leadership as instrumental in the region's economic growth in recent decades. — Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati.com, "Dan Tobertge resigns from Northern Kentucky Tri-ED," 13 July 2018 In one afternoon, Putin likely goes from discussing tax policy with his economic advisers to planning targeted assassinations of dissidents and business competitors with his secret police. — Bill Browder, Time, "I've Been Putin's Number One Foreign Enemy for a Decade. Here's What Trump Should Know About Handling Him," 12 July 2018 None of the participants had a prior history of diabetes and researchers set controls for factors including health behaviors, social and economic circumstances and physical environments. — Hannah Holzer, sacbee, "Air pollution increases risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds," 12 July 2018

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