economic
adjective
eco·nom·ic
ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik 
ˌē-kə-
ˌē-kə-
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: having practical or industrial significance or uses : affecting material resources
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archaic
: of or relating to a household or its management
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Examples of economic in a Sentence
a program to prevent inflation and economic collapse
the President's chief economic adviser
We're looking for a more economic way of doing business.
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Trump: ‘Energy is going to bring down prices’ Trump has held up the oil industry as a centerpiece of his broader economic mission: Attacking the cost of living.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
This problem is still a long way away, and with more and more economic value accruing to bitcoin, the incentives will grow year by year for researchers and developers to address it.
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—Korok Ray, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Climate change is inextricably linked to economic health and ignoring it is fiscally irresponsible.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The league identified more than 20 potential markets which are being rated by size, access to facilities, economic partnership opportunities and fan base potential.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
This problem is still a long way away, and with more and more economic value accruing to bitcoin, the incentives will grow year by year for researchers and developers to address it.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Climate change is inextricably linked to economic health and ignoring it is fiscally irresponsible.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The league identified more than 20 potential markets which are being rated by size, access to facilities, economic partnership opportunities and fan base potential.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Economic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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