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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 definition: 1. using as little of something as possible; wasting nothing or very little: 2. avoiding stating…. Learn more.

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

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   The meaning of ECONOMICAL is marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty. How to use economical in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Economical.

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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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   1. using the minimum required; not wasteful of time, effort, resources, etc. an economical car. an economical style. 2. frugal; thrifty. she was economical by nature. 3. a variant of economic (sense 1), economic (sense 2), economic (sense 3), economic (sense 4) 4. euphemistic.

6. 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.

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

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   Define economical. economical synonyms, economical pronunciation, economical translation, English dictionary definition of economical. adj. 1. Designed or functioning to make effective use of money or effort invested: an economical heating system; an economical approach to control of...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisheconomical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/, /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkl/ /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkl/, /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkl/ Idioms. providing good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent. an economical car to run (= one that does not use too much petrol) It would be more economical to buy the bigger size. opposite uneconomical. Extra Examples. Topics Money b2.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englisheconomical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Economic means “connected with the economy of a country or an area, or with the money that a society or an individual has”: the government’s economic policy the economic impact of having children

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishECONOMICAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    ECONOMICAL definition: not using a lot of money, fuel, etc: .

11. www.yourdictionary.com › economicalEconomical Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Economical definition: Designed or functioning to make effective use of money or effort invested.