economy

Definition of economy

frugal or effective use of resources or words

Synonyms for economy

• thriftiness
• prudence
• conciseness

economy in a Sentence

1. Her economy of words made the speech concise yet impactful.

Why economy Matters for GRE & SAT

"economy" is a noun that means "frugal or effective use of resources or words" closely related to words like "thriftiness", "prudence", "conciseness". As a word starting with E, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "economy" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "economy" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (noun). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "economy" into long-term memory.

How to Remember economy

One effective way to remember "economy" (noun) is to group it with similar words you already know: "thriftiness" and "prudence" and "conciseness". When you encounter "economy" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "frugal or effective use of resources or words".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "economy" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

More Vocabulary Words Starting with E

• ebullient — cheerful and joyful
• eccentric — deviating from conventional behavior; quirky
• echelon — a level or tier within a system or organization
• eclectic — Deriving ideas or style from a broad and diverse range of sources
• eclectic — derived from a diverse range of sources or styles
• eclipse — overshadow or surpass
• economy — The system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and us
• edify — enlighten or uplift through knowledge; teach
• efficacious — producing the desired effect; successful
• efficacy — The ability to produce a desired result or effect