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economical

[ek-uh-nom-i-kuhl, ee-kuh-] / ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪ kəl, ˌi kə- /




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This will obviate the need to travel to entertainment venues and make access economical and on-demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

“If you’re on a budget, you might be surprised by how economical this one is. It only looks like silk, but really it’s a very practical sateen.”

From Literature

California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, researchers have been searching for a more efficient and economical way to produce these exceptionally tough materials.

From Science Daily

Those factors have pushed the costs to build smelters and refineries in the U.S. beyond what is economical for many operations.

From The Wall Street Journal