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time-con·sum·ing | \ ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ 
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\Definition of time-consuming
1 : using or taking up a great deal of time
time-consuming chores
2 : wasteful of time
time-consuming tactics
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time-consuming
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of time-consuming
: using or needing a large amount of time
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