time-consuming
adjective
time-con·sum·ing
ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ 
1
: using or taking up a great deal of time
time-consuming chores
2
: wasteful of time
time-consuming tactics
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My electives were again very engaging, but if my ultimate goal was to become a specialist, these would be time-consuming and not improve my expertise in neonatal medicine.
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Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Since verification is a very time-consuming and resource-intensive process, several authors have identified alternative ways in which journalists can arm themselves against attacks on their objectivity without having to investigate every last detail of information.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Named Douglas, the robot handles time-consuming data collection and administrative chores at a construction site.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Adopting a new one is a time-consuming and expensive process.
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Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Since verification is a very time-consuming and resource-intensive process, several authors have identified alternative ways in which journalists can arm themselves against attacks on their objectivity without having to investigate every last detail of information.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Named Douglas, the robot handles time-consuming data collection and administrative chores at a construction site.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Adopting a new one is a time-consuming and expensive process.
—Shawn Datchuk, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for time-consuming
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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