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economically

[ ek-uh-nom-ik-lee, ee-kuh- ]

adverb

  1. in a thrifty or frugal manner; with economy.
  2. as regards the efficient use of income and wealth:

    economically feasible proposals.

  3. as regards one's personal resources of money:

    He's quite well off economically.



economically

/ ˌɛkə-; ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəlɪ /

adverb

  1. with economy or thrift; without waste
  2. with regard to the economy of a person, country, etc
“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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of economically1

First recorded in 1690–1700; economical + -ly
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Example Sentences

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Asked if the US was only interested in benefiting economically from Africa and not its welfare, Boulos said "our job is to promote the US interests and promote our strategic partnerships".

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They made themselves economically vulnerable to the United States not out of naivete, but because they trusted us not to act arbitrarily or vindictively.

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Like some others in the sector, he was concerned overnight stays were being targeted, while day-trippers - which some believe put more pressure on local services and contribute much less economically - would not pay the levy.

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Hull is one of the most economically deprived areas in England.

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“If it leads to more people getting involved politically, economically, environmentally, and it becomes an education, it’s a win for the show,” he adds.

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