economies

1. the system of production and distribution and consumptionSynonyms: economic system, economy

2. the efficient use of resourcesExamples: "economy of effort"Synonyms: economy

3. frugality in the expenditure of money or resourcesExamples: "the Scots are famous for their economy"Synonyms: economy, thriftiness

4. an act of economizing; reduction in costExamples: "it was a small economy to walk to work every day"; "there was a saving of 50 cents"Synonyms: economy, saving