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adjective

Definition of scrimpingnext
as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources a scrimping homemaker

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scrimping

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noun

as in saving
careful management of material resources she had grown tired of scrimping and was glad to finally have a job with a decent paycheck

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scrimping

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verb

present participle of scrimp
as in conserving
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense had to scrimp and save for years in order to be able to afford a house

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  1. economical
  2. saving
  3. conserving
  4. economy
Adjective
  • Although the upfront cost may be higher than a monthly subscription, the lifetime license makes Office 2021 a more economical choice in the long run. Don't miss this budget-friendly productivity solution while the price has dropped.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
  • This moment is so effective because Ford is so economical with his emotions.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of economical
Noun
  • Musk promised to find $2 trillion in savings, which could mean sharp cuts in domestic programs for education, health and housing; defense spending; and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.
    Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Student loan debt affects 48% of Black women compared to 28% of white women, and our retirement savings are 60% lower than the national average.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of saving
Verb
  • Things To Do Though Disney focused on conserving the land, there are still plenty of activities offered on the island.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Voters were given three names to choose from, all of which represented the importance of conserving the species and honored his parents, Shepherd said.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of conserving
Noun
  • Questions about the direction of the U.S. economy have gained momentum in the days following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to the consequences for the global economy, an increase in U.S.-China tensions would have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region such as South Korea, Japan and Australia.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of economy
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