timesaving

[ tahym-sey-ving ]

/ ˈtaɪmˌseɪ vɪŋ /

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adjective

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

Nearby words

timepleaser, timer, times, times sign, times square, timesaving, timescale, timeserver, timespan, timetable, timewise

Origin of timesaving

First recorded in 1860–65; time + saving

Related formstime·sav·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for time-saving

One overworked matron of my acquaintance has perfected an ingenious and time-saving combination.
The Ways of Men|Eliot Gregory
It is one of the labor-saving, time-saving gifts, which should be welcomed by every librarian.
A Book for All Readers|Ainsworth Rand Spofford
Men have to train themselves deliberately to speak well when they first begin to use these time-saving devices.
Public Speaking|Clarence Stratton
Such teaching is labor-saving and time-saving, in their highest perfection, employed upon the noblest of ends.
In the School-Room|John S. Hart

Then remember when you are cooking potatoes that it is a time-saving plan to boil enough for two meals, or even more.
Living on a Little|Caroline French Benton

British Dictionary definitions for time-saving

time-saving

/ (ˈtaɪmˌseɪvɪŋ) /

adjective

shortening the length of time required for an operation, activity, etc

Derived Formstime-saver, noun

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timesaving

adjective

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time-saving

adjective