n. The act or practice of using to the best effect. [ R. ] H. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Expenses in the city were to be economized. Jowett (Thucyd. ). [ 1913 Webster ]
Calculating how to economize time. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and saving;
n.