Dictionary
dis•e•con•o•my
Pronunciation: (dis"i-kon'u-mē), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -mies for 2.
1. a lack of economy.
2. something that adds costs, as opposed to something that contributes to economy or efficiency.
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