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thriftiness

/θrɪftɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does thriftiness mean?

noun

The quality of being frugal or prudent in the use of resources; a disposition to avoid waste or extravagance.

Example

"Her thriftiness allowed her to save enough money for a down payment on a house."

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