economy measure
nounUK /ɪˈkɒnəmi ˈmeʒə/
US /ɪˈkɑːnəmi ˈmeʒər/
A way to save money by using less of something.
Turning off the lights when you leave a room is a simple economy measure.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A government action to spend less or control money.
The new tax was an economy measure to help the country.
3. A cheap way of doing something that still works.
Riding the bus is an economy measure for getting to work.
4. A change made to reduce waste in a business.
The factory used an economy measure to cut down on paper.