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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
  • This decrease was attributed to a savings initiative to offset the decline in revenue.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Instead of going back to the well for more public funds, AC Transit should look at the cost side of the ledger, focusing on savings opportunities other than service cuts.
    Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 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
  • All the major North American carriers — Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air Canada — use variations of priority boarding, with premium passengers allowed to board before those who purchase economy seats.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • For the Michigan economy, the economists anticipate stronger growth in 2025 and 2026 as the potential federal tax cuts and additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts act to boost growth.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of economy
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