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   economical

   /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended: "a small, economical car" Similar cheapinexpensivelow-costlow-pricelow-budgetbudgeteconomyreasonablereasonably pricedcut-pricecut-ratediscountdiscountedbargainbargain-basementcost-effectiveeffectiveefficientenergy-efficientfuel-efficientenergy-savingfuel-savingOpposite expensive
   • ▪ (of a person or lifestyle) careful not to waste money or resources: "he was economical in all areas of life" Similar thriftycareful (with money)providentprudentcannysensiblefrugalsparingscrimpingeconomizingabstemiousforehandedOpposite spendthrift
   • ▪ using no more of something than is necessary: "the cast are economical with their actions"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishECONOMICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Economical means using as little of something as possible, or avoiding stating the true facts about a situation. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts.

   • English (US)

     ECONOMICAL meaning: 1. using as little of something as...

   • Znaczenie Economical, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ECONOMICAL definicja: 1. not using a lot of fuel, money,...

   • Economical: Catalan Translation

     economical - definition, audio pronunciation and more for...

   • Traditional

     ECONOMICAL translate: 經濟的;省錢的;節約的. Learn more in the...

   • Economical With The Truth

     ECONOMICAL WITH THE TRUTH definition: 1. avoiding stating...

   • Simplified

     ECONOMICAL translate: 经济的;省钱的;节约的. Learn more in the...

   • Economic Tiger

     economic tiger definition: a country whose economy has grown...

   • Economical in Korean

     economical translate: 경제적인. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › economicalEconomical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Economical means careful, efficient, and prudent in the use of resources or operating with little waste. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of economical.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › economicalECONOMICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Economical definition: avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty. See examples of ECONOMICAL used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishECONOMICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Economical means using the minimum required resources, time, or language. It can also mean frugal, thrifty, or sparing. See how to use economical in a sentence and learn its synonyms and related words.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › economicaleconomical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Economical means ‘spending money or using something in a careful way that avoids waste’: It is usually economical to buy washing powder in large quantities. see also economy (3)

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › economicalEconomical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Someone who is economical avoids wasting things, like money or food. So if someone sees you wrapping up a bite of food that could be part of tomorrow's lunch, don't let him call you "cheap." Tell him you are economical.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › economicalEconomical - definition of economical by The Free Dictionary

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   Economical means using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness, or avoiding waste or extravagance. Find out the origin, usage, and related terms of economical, such as economic, frugal, and sparing.