time-saving

adjective

time-sav·​ing ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ How to pronounce time-saving (audio)
: intended or serving to expedite something
time-saving kitchen appliances
time-saver noun

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This includes their safety, time-saving and economics, plus the ability to restructure transport and the shape of cities. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 To really incentivize prospects, Mathews says installing an irrigation system is another way to attract homeowners by making your landscaping more functional and time-saving. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024 Induction ranges are considerably more efficient and time-saving than electric stoves. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023 That date slipped by, and then the studio became embroiled in a lawsuit against their original (theoretically time-saving) engine, Crytek's CryEngine. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 23 Oct. 2023 This use scenario allows for real-time diagnosis, prompt action, and time-saving. Kuk Jiang, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of time-saving was in 1812

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“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-saving. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

time-saving

adjective
time-sav·​ing
ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ
: designed to get something done quicker
time-saver
-ˌsā-vər
noun

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