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economically

adverb
economically pronunciation English ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli economically pronunciation American ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkli
economically pronunciation English ˌekəˈnɒmɪkli economically pronunciation American ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkli
 
1 in a way connected with the trade, industry and development of wealth of a country, an area or a societyThe factory is no longer economically viable.Economically, the centre of Spain has lost its dominant role.the economically active/inactive population (= those who are employed/unemployed)Changes have taken place both economically and politically.2 in a way that provides good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spentI'll do the job as economically as possible.3 in a way that uses no more of something than is necessaryThe design is intended to use space as economically as possible.She writes elegantly and economically.Learn to express yourself more economically.