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economical vs macroeconomic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| economicaladjective/ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/ | Meaning using little money, fuel or time, so that nothing is wasted | Goes with economical way | Example Small cars are more economical to run than big SUVs. |
| macroeconomicadjective/ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk/ | Meaning relating to a whole national or world economy, such as inflation, jobs and growth | Goes with macroeconomic policy | Example The central bank watches macroeconomic indicators such as inflation and unemployment before changing interest rates. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The minister was with the truth about the budget.