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Economy Definition & Meaning

economy
noun
  1. the system of production and distribution and consumption
  2. the efficient use of resources; "economy of effort"
  3. frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; "the Scots are famous for their economy"
  4. 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"

"Economy" in song lyrics

See how economy is used in real songs:

  • "It aint all about economy"
    Binary Star — Reality Check
  • "9 and 11 show the same ole' economy"
    Bishop Lamont — The Greatest Trick
  • "They hatin' on you and me, and Bush's economy"
    Black Market Militia f/ Dead Prez, Savoy — Audobon Ballroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does economy mean?
the system of production and distribution and consumption the efficient use of resources; "economy of effort" frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; "the Scots are famous for their economy" 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"
What part of speech is economy?
Economy is a noun.
How many definitions does economy have?
Economy has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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