time-saving
adjective
shortening the length of time required for an operation, activity, etc
time-saver
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a word derived from
time-saving.
Example Sentences
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And while prechopped vegetables might be a time-saver, they come with a higher price tag.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
Jacopo Buongiorno, a nuclear-science and engineering professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said building a second steam turbine while the plant continues normal operations would be a crucial time-saver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
It’s a wise long-term decision, but it’s no time-saver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
Some charities will send a truck to pick up approved donations, which could be a time-saver.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2023
The newsreel, as shown in the movie houses, opened with a caption which said, "The family of Frank B. Gilbreth, time-saver, eats dinner."
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
