- in a way connected with the trade, industry and development of wealth of a country, an area or a society
- The factory is no longer economically viable.
- Economically, the centre of Spain has lost its dominant role.
- the economically active/inactive population (= those who are employed or available for work/those who are not)
- Changes have taken place both economically and politically.
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- in a way that provides good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent
- I'll do the job as economically as possible.
- in a way that uses no more of something than is necessary
- The design is intended to use space as economically as possible.
- She writes elegantly and economically.
- Learn to express yourself more economically.
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