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

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

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

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

(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.

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