cost cutting

noun

: reduction in spending
The company needs to do some cost cutting.

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Their answer also sheds light on their management style and priorities such as cost cutting, sharing knowledge, or increasing efficiencies. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The first is through cost cutting, which usually means eliminating workers, outsourcing jobs, and lowering wages. Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024 Other cost cutting included the cancelation of a high-profile Star Wars first-person shooter game. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024 Jassy’s tenure has been defined by layoffs and cost cutting — moves that pleased Wall Street investors but rankled some staff. Byspencer Soper and Bloomberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cost cutting 

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“Cost cutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20cutting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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