SINCE 1828
time-consuming
adjective
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
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of time-consuming
: using or needing a large amount of time
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