economy of means

noun

The principle of using the minimal amount of resources, energy or materials to achieve a maximum, high-quality result.

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Meanings

noun
  1. architectureThe principle of using the minimal amount of resources, energy or materials to achieve a maximum, high-quality result.

Translations

Finnish säästäväisyys, niukkuus
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French économie de moyens
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Polish oszczędność środków
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APA

economy of means. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/economy%20of%20means

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“economy of means.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/economy%20of%20means. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “economy of means,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/economy%20of%20means.

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