economically
Americanadverb
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in a thrifty or frugal manner; with economy.
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as regards the efficient use of income and wealth.
economically feasible proposals.
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as regards one's personal resources of money.
He's quite well off economically.
adverb
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with economy or thrift; without waste
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with regard to the economy of a person, country, etc
Etymology
Origin of economically
First recorded in 1690–1700; economical + -ly
Example Sentences
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He added that people in Iran "were in lots of pain economically and the freedom is terrible".
From BBC
The proposed regulation would apply a streamlined “economic-reality” test to determine whether a worker is economically dependent on an employer for work.
“Cava continues to be an economically advantaged business model with high-potential for full national penetration,” wrote Ivankoe, noting that while near-term results are difficult to predict, the outlook is better than previously anticipated.
From Barron's
But the arrival of these goods is sparking acute angst in Germany – the traditional engine of Europe but one that's been stuttering, economically, for years.
From BBC
In a radio speech that February, she advocated for housing as a “permanent municipal service” that would improve cities across the country “both economically and socially.”
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