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economize

Pronunciation: [ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz]

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Learn how to use economize in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(verb) to save money or resources by using less of them. It means being careful about how you spend and making sure not to waste what you have. This can help you keep more money for things you really need.

Example

My family decided to economize by cooking at home instead of eating out.

Example

They did not economize their budget at all and spent too much money last month.

Example

How can we economize on our grocery shopping this week?

Context: “resources”

(verb) to use something carefully and not waste it. This can apply to time, energy, or materials, making sure we use just what we need and not more.

Example

The school is trying to economize on electricity by turning off lights when they are not needed.

Example

If we don't economize our time, we will run out of time before the project is finished.

Example

What can we do to economize our water usage during the summer?

How to pronounce economize

Pronunciation: [ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz]

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