economy

The noun economy has 4 senses

• economy, economic system -- (the system of production and distribution and consumption)
• economy -- (the efficient use of resources; "economy of effort")
• economy, thriftiness -- (frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; "the Scots are famous for their economy")
• economy, saving -- (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")