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economy n. [
economic system] the system of production and distribution and consumption
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economy n. the efficient use of resources; "economy of effort"
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economy n. [
thriftiness] frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; "the Scots are famous for their economy"
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economy n. [
saving] an act of economizing; reduction in cost; "it was a small economy to walk to work every day"; "there was a saving of 50 cents"
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