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timesaving

American  
[tahym-sey-ving] / ˈtaɪmˌseɪ vɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of methods, devices, etc.) reducing the time spent or required to do something.


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Etymology

Origin of timesaving

First recorded in 1860–65; time + saving

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Ms. Rubel explores how they managed the relationship with the book’s publisher, which toned down Jewish elements and added streamlined, timesaving dishes to increase sales.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

In its place emerged a science-fiction world filled with miraculous labor- and timesaving devices—cars and airplanes, computers and robots—that often came at a high physical and environmental cost.

From Barron's Jan. 13, 2026

The strategy was to position Cool Whip not just as a product, but as a versatile, timesaving ingredient.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2025

Convoy’s “drop and hook” program, for example, let drivers pick up preloaded trailers rather than wait to load at a warehouse, a timesaving service traditionally available mainly to large carriers.

From Seattle Times Feb. 5, 2024

The use of slide-rules and similar timesaving implements.

From The Principles of Scientific Management by Frederick Winslow Taylor

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