economically
Using little money or resources, and not wasting them.
In a way that uses as little money or resources as possible and avoids waste.
Looking at something from the side of money, business, and the economy of a country or group.
From the point of view of the economy, production, trade, and money of a country, region, or organization.
Using only a small number of words or parts, and not adding anything extra.
In a way that uses only the words, movements, or elements that are necessary and avoids anything extra.
- Base: economically
- Plural: economicallies
economically active
1participating in the labor force
Working or trying to find work, and so counted as part of the group of workers in the economy.
- More than 60% of the population is economically active.
- The report shows a drop in the number of economically active young people.
- Economically active women now make up half of the workforce.
economically dependent on [someone/something]
1relying on another for income
Needing money or economic help from another person, group, or country to live or to continue.
- She is still economically dependent on her parents while she studies.
- The region is economically dependent on tourism.
- Many small suppliers are economically dependent on a single large customer.
economically disadvantaged
1having low economic resources
Having much less money or economic chance than most people.
- The program offers scholarships to economically disadvantaged students.
- Many charities focus on helping economically disadvantaged communities.
- Children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may need extra support at school.
economically speaking
1from an economic point of view
Used before a sentence to show that you are talking about the economy or money side of something.
- Economically speaking, the reforms have been very successful.
- The city is not very attractive, but economically speaking it offers many jobs.
- Economically speaking, closing the factory would save money but hurt the local town.
economically viable
1financially possible or sustainable
Able to work in real life because it can make enough money or save enough money.
- The project is not economically viable without government support.
- Many small farms are no longer economically viable in this region.
- The company closed stores that were no longer economically viable.