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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Other Word Forms

• timesaver noun

Etymology

Origin of timesaving

First recorded in 1860–65; time + saving

Example Sentences

Kolk said he has used individual agents for research tasks in the past, but often finds he is spending so much time creating and operating them that it isn’t always a timesaving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

The most important timesaving tech travel tip right now is to avoid apps and websites that book through a third party, even though they can save you money.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2022

The use of slide-rules and similar timesaving implements.

From The Principles of Scientific Management by Taylor, Frederick Winslow