cost-conscious
|cost-con-scious|
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/kɔst ˈkɑnʃəs/
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/kɒst ˈkɒnʃəs/
aware of costs
Etymology
'cost-conscious' originates from the combination of 'cost,' meaning 'the amount that needs to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something,' and 'conscious,' meaning 'aware of and responding to one's surroundings.'
'cost' and 'conscious' were combined in the 20th century to form the modern English word 'cost-conscious.'
Initially, it meant 'aware of costs,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
aware of and attentive to the cost of something, often with the intention of minimizing expenses.
The company is very cost-conscious and always looks for ways to reduce expenses.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 16:51