time-saving

Cutting corners productively

Time-saving describes something that reduces the time needed to complete a task: time-saving kitchen gadgets, a time-saving shortcut through the park.

The word emphasizes efficiency—whatever is time-saving lets you accomplish the same result faster or with less effort.

tools

automation

Self-operating system design

  • softwarePrograms directing computer operations
  • appMobile device software
  • deviceConstructed tool or machine

gadget · appliance · machine · template · shortcut · macro · scheduler · timer · robot · dishwasher

efficiency

quick

Moving with speed

streamline · fast-track · swift · rapid · speedy · shortcut · compress · condense · abbreviate · batch

convenience

easy

Requiring minimal effort

user-friendly · effortless · ready-made · premade · instant · uncomplicated · one-click · grab-and-go · pre-prepared · self-service

planning

prioritization

Ranking by importance

checklist · deadline · agenda · timetable · workflow · batching · outsourcing · organizing · milestone · goal-setting

productivity

output

What something generates

results · performance · turnaround · capacity · accomplishment · momentum · progress · leverage · maximizing · ROI

Categories
Opposites
efficiency of time use

time-savingtime-wasting

Unproductive use of hours

time-consuming · inefficient · wasteful · unproductive · labor-intensive

pace and duration

time-savingprolonging

Extending in time

slow · lengthy · drawn-out · protracted · tedious

Family

timesaving

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G