Definition of economize

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e·con·o·mize

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VERB:
e·con·o·mized, e·con·o·miz·ing, e·con·o·miz·es
VERB:
intr.

To practice economy, as by avoiding waste or reducing expenditures.
To make economical use of something: "The best that can be said for this method is that it economizes on thought" (Christopher Hitchens).

VERB:
tr.

To use or manage with thrift: the need to economize scarce energy resources.

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e·cono·mizer(Noun)

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