Synonyms for economy

Noun

1. economy, economic system, system, scheme

usage: the system of production and distribution and consumption

2. economy, efficiency

usage: the efficient use of resources; "economy of effort"

3. economy, thriftiness, frugality, frugalness

usage: frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; "the Scots are famous for their economy"

4. economy, saving, action

usage: an act of economizing; reduction in cost; "it was a small economy to walk to work every day"; "there was a saving of 50 cents"