# economize

> English word · Verb · IPA /iˈkɑnəmaɪz/ · frequency rank #94,810

## Definitions
1. To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).
2. To use frugally.

## Etymology
From economy + -ize.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/economize