cost saving
kɔːst ˈseɪvɪŋ
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Definition of cost saving - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
financelowering costs by purchasing at cheaper prices
  • Bulk buying led to a cost saving for the store.
economy saving
2.
businessreduction in expenses through cost-cutting measures
  • The company achieved significant cost saving this quarter.
cost reduction economy
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Expressions with cost

cost outv.
calculate the total cost of a project
We need to cost out the new building project.
cost dearlyv.
cause significant loss or suffering to someone
His mistake cost him dearly in the competition.
cost dearv.
be expensive in terms of money or resources
The repairs will cost dear.
soft costn.
indirect costs related to project management
Soft costs include legal fees and consulting services.
at any costadv.
achieve something no matter the obstacles
She was determined to win the race at any cost.
cover the costv.
pay for something
The company will cover the cost of your travel expenses.

Expressions with saving

saving gracen.
redeeming quality that compensates for faults or shortcomings
His honesty was his saving grace amidst his many flaws..
saving something for a rainy dayn.
act of keeping resources for future hard times
He believes in saving money for a rainy day, just like his grandparents.
energy-savingadj.
designed to reduce energy consumption
The energy-saving light bulbs last longer and use less electricity.
money-savingn.
act or result of reducing how much money is spent
This tip is a great money-saving.
time-savingadj.
reducing the time needed for a task
Using a dishwasher is a time-saving method.
daylight saving timen.
practice of setting clocks forward to extend evening daylight
Daylight saving time begins in the spring to provide more evening light..
labour-savingadj.
reducing effort needed to complete a task
The labour-saving machine increased productivity in the factory.
life-savingadj.
preserving life by preventing death or serious harm
The life-saving surgery was performed immediately.
power savingn.
feature in a device that limits energy use to extend operation
Turn on power saving to make the battery last longer.
past savingadj.
unable to be helped or made better anymore
The old house was past saving after the fire.

Terms related to cost saving

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costlysavingsbudgetingconservationcutbackefficiencyfrugalityreductionretrenchmentthriftbudgetbusiness

Terms with cost saving included in their meaning

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downsizedadj.
cost-saving
made smaller to save costs
economy driven.
cost-saving
effort to save money or resources
outsourcingn.
cost-saving strategy
hiring external firms to perform tasks usually done internally
forward buyingadj.
cost-saving
related to purchasing goods in advance to save costs
ride-sharingn.
cost-saving
sharing a vehicle with others to reduce costs
economisingadj.
cost-saving
designed to save money
pre-drinkingadj.
cost-saving
involving cheaper alcohol before clubbing

Examples of cost saving in a sentence

  • Implementing new technology achieved a cost saving.
  • Implementing automation led to cost saving for the factory.
  • The merger resulted in unexpected cost saving.

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  1. French:économie de coûts, économies de coûts, ...
  2. German:Kostenersparnis, Kosteneinsparung, ...
  3. Italian:risparmio, risparmio sui costi, ...
  4. Spanish:ahorro, ahorro de costos, ...
  5. Portuguese:poupança de custos, ...
  6. Chinese:成本节约, 节省开支, ...
  7. Japanese:コスト削減, 経費節減, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوْفِير التَّكَالِيف, خفض التكاليف, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיסָּכוֹן בְּעָלוּיוֹת, קִיצּוּץ עָלוּיוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:экономия средств, сокращение затрат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:економія витрат, зменшення витрат, ...
  12. Hindi:लागत में बचत, लागत बचत, ...

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