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parsimony

/ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/
noun
  1. Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

    Similar: economy, frugality, stinginess

  2. (by extension) The principle of using the fewest resources or explanations to solve a problem.

Synonymseconomy, frugality, stinginess

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