(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of the factors of production.

Pertaining to an economy. / Frugal; cheap (in the sense of representing good value); economical. / Pertaining to the study of money and its movement.

(manner) In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly / (domain) From the perspective of economics or an economy. / (theology) According to divine economy.

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty. / Saving money or resources. / (dated) Relating to economy in any other sense.

The act or practice of using resources to the best effect.

(intransitive) To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance). / (transitive) To use frugally.

A person who avoids waste / A heat exchange device in a boiler that improves efficiency and saves fuel.

plural of economizer

present participle of economize

plural of economization