economy

[ ih-kon-uh-mee ]

/ ɪˈkɒn ə mi /

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noun, plural e·con·o·mies.

thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc.

an act or means of thrifty saving; a saving: He achieved a small economy by walking to work instead of taking a bus.

the management of the resources of a community, country, etc., especially with a view to its productivity.

the prosperity or earnings of a place: Further inflation would endanger the national economy seriously.

the disposition or regulation of the parts or functions of any organic whole; an organized system or method.

the efficient, sparing, or concise use of something: an economy of effort; an economy of movement.

economy class.

Theology.

the divine plan for humanity, from creation through redemption to final beatitude.
the method of divine administration, as at a particular time or for a particular race.

Obsolete. the management of household affairs.

adjective

intended to save money: to reduce the staff in an economy move.

costing less to make, buy, or operate: an economy car.

of or relating to economy class: the economy fare to San Francisco.

adverb

in economy-class accommodations, or by economy-class conveyance: to travel economy.

Origin of economy

1520–30; (<Middle French economie) <Latin oeconomia<Greek oikonomíā household management, equivalent to oîko(s) house + -nomia-nomy

SYNONYMS FOR economy

1 thriftiness, thrift, saving.

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ANTONYMS FOR economy

1 lavishness, extravagance, wastefulness.

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OTHER WORDS FROM economy

non·e·con·o·my, noun, plural non·e·con·o·mies.sub·e·con·o·my, noun, plural sub·e·con·o·mies.su·per·e·con·o·my, noun, plural su·per·e·con·o·mies.

Words nearby economy

economist, economistic, economize, economizer, Economo's disease, economy, economy class, economy-class syndrome, economy of scale, economy-size, ecophysiology

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Example sentences from the Web for economy

“I think whether it’s the economy or the coronavirus, former vice president Biden, he’s proven he wants to root against American prosperity for his own political gain,” Wenstrup said.
Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine; Biden says Americans shouldn’t trust Trump|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|September 16, 2020|Washington Post
The latest spot from the president's campaign hands the microphone to a woman, never named, who says confidently that Joe Biden could “never handle the economy after covid.”
The Trailer: The First State goes last|David Weigel|September 15, 2020|Washington Post
Then we started to see a slow growth of travel in different areas of the economy.
Are you ready to start traveling for work again? TripActions’ CEO is banking on it|Michal Lev-Ram, writer|September 15, 2020|Fortune
When girls go to school, economies grow and public health improves.
Malala Yousafzai tells the business community: Education is the best way to guard against future crises|Michal Lev-Ram, writer|September 15, 2020|Fortune

It’s a mistake that recalls the firm’s approach in January last year, when Fed Chairman Jay Powell signaled he’d do whatever it took to keep the economy growing.
The losses continue to pile up for hedge fund king Ray Dalio|Bernhard Warner|September 15, 2020|Fortune
Unlike the Soviet Union at a certain period in history, the Russian economy does not hold a candle to that of the United States.
Oliver Stone’s Latest Dictator Suckup|James Kirchick|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The economy has begun to add jobs, but the quality of those jobs is an increasing concern.
Christie Blames Parents for Bad Economy|Monica Potts|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Sometimes a column has the economy and rhythm of a short story.
The Best Columns of 2014|John Avlon, Errol Louis|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Improving an economy is a lot harder with only half the population working.
The Women Battling an Islamist Strongman|Christina Asquith|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The irony has thinned with the economy, perhaps: Who can really afford just to pretend to DIY today?
Glenn Beck Is Now Selling Hipster Clothes. Really.|Ana Marie Cox|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I am satisfied now that my duties do not lie here, though the dear creatures here will be a constant motive for work and economy.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3)|George Eliot
And it is because they serve necessary uses in their own economy that they are found so necessary in the economy of man.
The Quiver 3/1900|Anonymous
Man thirsted and nature satisfied; the economy of the world was thus balanced and all was well.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
One of the street sweepers used to teach in the school until it was shut up for the sake of economy.
Augustus Does His Bit|George Bernard Shaw
In an economy of complete abundance, there is little reason for repair of basic commodities.
Mercenary|Dallas McCord Reynolds

British Dictionary definitions for economy

economy

/ (ɪˈkɒnəmɪ) /

noun plural -mies

careful management of resources to avoid unnecessary expenditure or waste; thrift

a means or instance of this; saving

sparing, restrained, or efficient use, esp to achieve the maximum effect for the minimum efforteconomy of language

the complex of human activities concerned with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
a particular type or branch of such production, distribution, and consumptiona socialist economy; an agricultural economy

the management of the resources, finances, income, and expenditure of a community, business enterprise, etc

a class of travel in aircraft, providing less luxurious accommodation than first class at a lower fare
(as modifier)economy class

(modifier) offering or purporting to offer a larger quantity for a lower priceeconomy pack

the orderly interplay between the parts of a system or structurethe economy of nature

philosophy the principle that, of two competing theories, the one with less ontological presupposition is to be preferred

archaic the management of household affairs; domestic economy

Word Origin for economy

C16: via Latin from Greek oikonomia domestic management, from oikos house + -nomia, from nemein to manage

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	economy
释义	economy [ ih-kon-uh-mee ] / ɪˈkɒn ə mi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR economy ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural e·con·o·mies. thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc. an act or means of thrifty saving; a saving: He achieved a small economy by walking to work instead of taking a bus. the management of the resources of a community, country, etc., especially with a view to its productivity. the prosperity or earnings of a place: Further inflation would endanger the national economy seriously. the disposition or regulation of the parts or functions of any organic whole; an organized system or method. the efficient, sparing, or concise use of something: an economy of effort; an economy of movement. economy class. Theology. the divine plan for humanity, from creation through redemption to final beatitude. the method of divine administration, as at a particular time or for a particular race. Obsolete. the management of household affairs. adjective intended to save money: to reduce the staff in an economy move. costing less to make, buy, or operate: an economy car. of or relating to economy class: the economy fare to San Francisco. adverb in economy-class accommodations, or by economy-class conveyance: to travel economy. Origin of economy 1520–30; (<Middle French economie) <Latin oeconomia<Greek oikonomíā household management, equivalent to oîko(s) house + -nomia-nomy SYNONYMS FOR economy 1 thriftiness, thrift, saving. SEE SYNONYMS FOR economy ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR economy 1 lavishness, extravagance, wastefulness. SEE ANTONYMS FOR economy ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM economy non·e·con·o·my, noun, plural non·e·con·o·mies.sub·e·con·o·my, noun, plural sub·e·con·o·mies.su·per·e·con·o·my, noun, plural su·per·e·con·o·mies. Words nearby economy economist, economistic, economize, economizer, Economo's disease, economy, economy class, economy-class syndrome, economy of scale, economy-size, ecophysiology Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for economy “I think whether it’s the economy or the coronavirus, former vice president Biden, he’s proven he wants to root against American prosperity for his own political gain,” Wenstrup said. Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine; Biden says Americans shouldn’t trust Trump\|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner\|September 16, 2020\|Washington Post The latest spot from the president's campaign hands the microphone to a woman, never named, who says confidently that Joe Biden could “never handle the economy after covid.” The Trailer: The First State goes last\|David Weigel\|September 15, 2020\|Washington Post Then we started to see a slow growth of travel in different areas of the economy. Are you ready to start traveling for work again? TripActions’ CEO is banking on it\|Michal Lev-Ram, writer\|September 15, 2020\|Fortune When girls go to school, economies grow and public health improves. Malala Yousafzai tells the business community: Education is the best way to guard against future crises\|Michal Lev-Ram, writer\|September 15, 2020\|Fortune It’s a mistake that recalls the firm’s approach in January last year, when Fed Chairman Jay Powell signaled he’d do whatever it took to keep the economy growing. The losses continue to pile up for hedge fund king Ray Dalio\|Bernhard Warner\|September 15, 2020\|Fortune Unlike the Soviet Union at a certain period in history, the Russian economy does not hold a candle to that of the United States. Oliver Stone’s Latest Dictator Suckup\|James Kirchick\|January 5, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The economy has begun to add jobs, but the quality of those jobs is an increasing concern. Christie Blames Parents for Bad Economy\|Monica Potts\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Sometimes a column has the economy and rhythm of a short story. The Best Columns of 2014\|John Avlon, Errol Louis\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Improving an economy is a lot harder with only half the population working. The Women Battling an Islamist Strongman\|Christina Asquith\|December 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The irony has thinned with the economy, perhaps: Who can really afford just to pretend to DIY today? Glenn Beck Is Now Selling Hipster Clothes. Really.\|Ana Marie Cox\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I am satisfied now that my duties do not lie here, though the dear creatures here will be a constant motive for work and economy. George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3)\|George Eliot And it is because they serve necessary uses in their own economy that they are found so necessary in the economy of man. The Quiver 3/1900\|Anonymous Man thirsted and nature satisfied; the economy of the world was thus balanced and all was well. The Bondboy\|George W. (George Washington) Ogden One of the street sweepers used to teach in the school until it was shut up for the sake of economy. Augustus Does His Bit\|George Bernard Shaw In an economy of complete abundance, there is little reason for repair of basic commodities. Mercenary\|Dallas McCord Reynolds British Dictionary definitions for economy economy / (ɪˈkɒnəmɪ) / noun plural -mies careful management of resources to avoid unnecessary expenditure or waste; thrift a means or instance of this; saving sparing, restrained, or efficient use, esp to achieve the maximum effect for the minimum efforteconomy of language the complex of human activities concerned with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services a particular type or branch of such production, distribution, and consumptiona socialist economy; an agricultural economy the management of the resources, finances, income, and expenditure of a community, business enterprise, etc a class of travel in aircraft, providing less luxurious accommodation than first class at a lower fare (as modifier)economy class (modifier) offering or purporting to offer a larger quantity for a lower priceeconomy pack the orderly interplay between the parts of a system or structurethe economy of nature philosophy the principle that, of two competing theories, the one with less ontological presupposition is to be preferred archaic the management of household affairs; domestic economy Word Origin for economy C16: via Latin from Greek oikonomia domestic management, from oikos house + -nomia, from nemein to manage Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to economy recession, layoff, decrease, parsimony, meanness, reduction, cutback, providence, regulation, discretion, thriftiness, thrift, direction, abridgement, restraint, prudence, carefulness, curtailment, austerity, care
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economy

noun, plural e·con·o·mies.

adjective

adverb

Origin of economy

SYNONYMS FOR economy

ANTONYMS FOR economy

OTHER WORDS FROM economy

Words nearby economy

Example sentences from the Web for economy

British Dictionary definitions for economy

noun plural -mies

Word Origin for economy

Words related to economy