Definitions for economize
ɪˈkɒn əˌmaɪzecon·o·mize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. conserve, husband, economize, economiseverb

   use cautiously and frugally

   "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"

2. save, economize, economiseverb

   spend sparingly, avoid the waste of

   "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. economizeverb

   To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).

2. economizeverb

   To be frugal.

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1. economize

   To economize means to reduce or limit expenditure or resources, often by using them more efficiently, so as to save money or avoid waste. It can involve making decisions about spending, investing, or budgeting with the goal of minimizing costs while maximizing utility and value.

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1. Economizeverb

   to manage with economy; to use with prudence; to expend with frugality; as, to economize one's income

2. Economizeverb

   to be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. conomiser.]

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1. Economize

   Economize vs. Economy -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Economize and Economy.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of economize in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of economize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of economize in a Sentence

1. Confucius:

   He who will not economize will have to agonize.

2. Mark Zandi:

   I think people will economize on their driving only so much, the hit will be to other forms of discretionary spending.

3. Mark Twain, Following the Equator (1897):

   Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=economize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Economize
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economize