v. e·con·o·mized, e·con·o·miz·ing, e·con·o·miz·es v.intr. 1. To practice economy, as by avoiding waste or reducing expenditures. 2. To make economical use of something: "The best that can be said for this method is that it economizes on thought" (Christopher Hitchens). v.tr. To use or manage with thrift: the need to economize scarce energy resources. e·cono·miz′er n. |
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