economizing
economizing is the present participle and gerund of economize.
Meaning of economize
Verb
economize (third-person singular simple present economizes, present participle economizing, simple past and past participle economized)
- To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).
- To use frugally.
Words formed from economizing
Questions about economizing
- What is economizing the present participle and gerund of?
- Economizing is the present participle and gerund of economize.
Words near economizing in the dictionary
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