zuinigheid

Definitions of zuinigheid
  1. noun
    the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
    synonyms: behoud, bezuiniging, conservering, consolidatie, handhaving, instandhouding, karigheid, ombuiging, spaarzaamheid, uitsparing, verduurzaming
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    types:
    conservering, consolidatie, havendienst, heemraadschap, milieubeheer, milieubescherming, milieudefensie, monumentenzorg, natuurbehoud, natuurbescherming, verduurzaming, waterschap
    the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
    zelfbehoud
    preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
    type of:
    bescherming, beschutting, beveiliging, protectie
    the activity of protecting someone or something
  2. noun
    extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
    synonyms: karigheid, spaarzaamheid
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