cost cutting

noun

: reduction in spending
The company needs to do some cost cutting.

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Apart from the cost cutting measures being undertaken by the company, orders from the well-performing automotive sector promises healthy cash flows. Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Their answer also sheds light on their management style and priorities such as cost cutting, sharing knowledge, or increasing efficiencies. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The first is through cost cutting, which usually means eliminating workers, outsourcing jobs, and lowering wages. Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024 Other cost cutting included the cancelation of a high-profile Star Wars first-person shooter game. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cost cutting 

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“Cost cutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20cutting. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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