economize

verb

econ·​o·​mize i-ˈkä-nə-ˌmīz How to pronounce economize (audio)
economized; economizing

intransitive verb

: to practice economy : be frugal

transitive verb

: to use frugally : save
economizer noun

Examples of economize in a Sentence

He was born into a wealthy family and never learned to economize. in tough times people learn how to economize
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With profitability in mind, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation have found ways to economize production costs. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024 Healthcare providers can consider investing in the development of new, high-value treatments and technological approaches that improve outcomes while economizing on long-term costs, such as innovative practices that use minimally invasive surgical strategies. 4. Shakeel Ahmed, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Loud budgeting often involves sticking to a spending plan while seeking ways to economize. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024 Rich and democratic societies need to stop blindly pursuing technological advances that economize on precisely what is abundant around the world. Lant Pritchett, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for economize 

Word History

Etymology

economy entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of economize was in 1780

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“Economize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economize. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

economize

verb
econ·​o·​mize i-ˈkän-ə-ˌmīz How to pronounce economize (audio)
economized; economizing
1
: to practice economy : be thrifty
economize on fuel
2
: to use less of : save
economize fuel
economizer noun

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