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| ADJECTIVE: | 1. Careful in the use of material resources: chary, economical, frugal, provident, prudent, saving, Scotch, sparing, thrifty. See CAREFUL, SAVE. 2. Having or showing a clever awareness and resourcefulness in practical matters: astute, cagey, knowing, perspicacious, shrewd, slick, smart, wise1. Informal : savvy. See ABILITY, CAREFUL.
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