timesaving

[ tahym-sey-ving ]
/ ˈtaɪmˌseɪ vɪŋ /

adjective

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

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Origin of timesaving

First recorded in 1860–65; time + saving

OTHER WORDS FROM timesaving

timesaver, noun

Words nearby timesaving

time-poor, timer, time-release, time reversal, times, timesaving, timescale, time-sensitive, time series, time-served, timeserver
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Words related to timesaving

available, timely, beneficial, good, helpful, advantageous, conducive, acceptable, comfortable, favorable, proper, agreeable, user-friendly, suitable, handy, opportune, efficient, cost-effective, prudent, practical

British Dictionary definitions for timesaving

time-saving
/ (ˈtaɪmˌseɪvɪŋ) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of time-saving

time-saver, noun
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